Teaching Assistant

High March School Limited; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 5%

Shopping discount card

Personal accident cover at work

Complimentary lunch

Access to fully funded apprenticeships

On site parking where possible

Access to the Swimming Pool

Job summary

High March School Limited is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support KS1 and KS2 pupils in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This permanent role covers 16 hours per week across 40.6 weeks per year during term time.

You will work under the guidance of class teachers and school leaders, contributing to engaging lessons and pupil welfare. The role involves supporting pupils with learning needs, preparing resources, and helping with displays and observations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in KS1/KS2.
• Ability to assist with learning needs and provide pastoral care.
• Strong team player with willingness to participate in school events.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic and pastoral development of pupils across the school.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Prepare resources and display pupils' work.
• Cover staff absences as required.
• Participate in meetings, training and school events.

Skills

Pastoral care

Lesson support

Teamwork

Engaging learners

Resource prep

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: High March SchoolLocation: Beaconsfield, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £9,310.56 paPosted: 8th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1578620* Share :* PrintWe are looking for a suitably experienced person to support in KS1 and KS2. You will have a responsibility to help maintain the highest professional standards at High March.Key Duties:* Lead by example to encourage the children to have high expectations of themselves* Actively keep professionally up to date, maintain a lively enthusiasm for the subject, and be vigilant at all times for the general welfare of the children* Promote a high morale, foster constructive relationships with parents and always to preserve and enhance the good name and reputation of High March.Teaching Assistants report to the Class Teacher, the Head of Junior House or Upper School, the Head of Learning Support and Deputy Head Teaching and Learning and, ultimately, the Headmistress. Direct report lines are dependent upon specific role.**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Part-time, 16 hours per week. 40.6 weeks per year. Term time only. Hours may be varied by agreement. Permanent role.Salary: £9,310.56 paBenefits:* Employer pension 5%* Shopping discount card* Personal accident cover at work* Complimentary lunch* Access to the group's counselling scheme* Access to fully funded apprenticeships* On site parking where possible* Access to the Swimming Pool, out of school hoursPlease note that all staff are expected in School for meetings, training and preparation activities on the two days before each term commences.**Job Description:**The role will involve supporting the academic and pastoral development of children across the school. Working closely with class teachers and specialist staff, you will help plan and deliver engaging lessons, support pupils with additional needs, and contribute to observations and classroom displays. You will also assist with preparing resources, organising trips, and stepping in to cover staff absences when needed. A flexible, team-oriented approach and a genuine care for children’s wellbeing are at the heart of this role. You will be part of a vibrant school community, attending events, meetings, and training that help us grow together.The successful candidate will:* Encourage the children to have high expectations of themselves.* Keep professionally up to date, to maintain a lively enthusiasm for his/her role, and to be vigilant at all times for the general welfare of the children.* Promote a high morale, foster constructive relationships with parents and always to preserve and enhance the good name and reputation of High March.* Assist with pastoral and academic care of all the children under their care.* Support the Class Teacher in teaching all subjects.* Support pupils with learning difficulties as required.* Work as part of the year group team in producing medium term and weekly plans for the class.* Work as part of the year group team in making and recording observations of the pupils.* Assist in ordering books and equipment in liaison with the Class Teacher.* Assist in the preparation of materials for use by the class.* Assist in mounting displays of the pupils’ work.* Participate in the staff duty rota.* Participate in staff meetings and faculty meetings.* Participate in staff INSET.* Attend school events that take place in the evening or at the weekend as required.* Assist in organising and leading visits for the class.* Support in lessons in other year groups as required.* Cover for absent staff as requiredTo read the person specification, please see the attached candidate pack.### AttachmentsTA - High March\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.