Teaching Assistant

Academics; Amersham; On-site; GBP 18,220 - 22,269; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Amersham for a full-time permanent role starting in September 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree and have experience supporting students with their emotional, physical, and social development. Responsibilities include guiding pupil progress, classroom preparation, and assisting teachers. This role is a great opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable experience in education, in a well-rated school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with teachers and younger individuals.
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils.
• Active listening skills.
• Understanding and sensitivity towards children.
• Excellent knowledge of lessons that pupils are required to learn in class.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor pupil progress to identify areas that require improvement.
• Support the emotional, physical, and social development of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms prior to lessons and clean up afterwards.
• Help teachers in preparing materials that meet the developmental needs of children.
• Organise and supervise pupils during projects and sporting activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Ability to create a supportive environment

Education

Relevant degree in education or related field

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistants – Amersham

Full time – Permanent role

Starting September 2026

Salary: £20,245 PRO RATA

Are you a Secondary Teaching Assistant looking to gain experience working within education? Are you an aspiring teacher looking to gain experience as a teaching assistant?

We are an OFSTED Rated Good secondary school in Amersham, seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and experienced teaching assistants for opportunities working in a mainstream secondary school. We are particularly interested in behaviour support, but any candidate with a degree relevant to secondary education, aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or teaching assistants is encouraged to apply.

Job Details – Secondary Teaching Assistant

• Guide and monitor pupil progress to identify areas that require improvement.
• Support the emotional, physical, and social development of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms prior to lessons and clean up afterwards.
• Help teachers in preparing materials that meet the developmental needs of children.
• Organise and supervise pupils during projects and sporting activities.

Person Specification – Secondary Teaching Assistant

• Ability to communicate clearly with teachers and younger individuals.
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils.
• Active listening skills.
• Understanding and sensitivity towards children.
• Excellent knowledge of lessons that pupils are required to learn in class.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office today.