Teaching Assistant (Forest School and eLSA focus) - Booker Hill School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in High Wycombe seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant focused on emotional well-being and outdoor learning. The role involves supporting children's development, leading after-school clubs, and fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will be creative, flexible, and dedicated to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent facilities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Passionate about outdoor learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Lead after-school clubs and run targeted sessions.

Skills

Nurturing

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Forest School and eLSA focus) - Booker Hill School

Location: High Wycombe

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 2 (FTE £25,625 – £27,770 pro-rata) depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35.5 hours. 3 days a week: 8.30am to 4.30pm (30-minute lunch break)
2 days a week: 8.30am to 3.30pm (30-minute lunch break)
(Hours negotiable for the right candidate)

Interviews to be held: Upon receipt of suitable applications

Required September 2025 (but sooner for the right candidate)

Pupils: 255

Age Range: 2-11

About us

Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery is a highly welcoming and friendly small school in the heart of its community. Children are proud to be a part of this inclusive school which was evident in our recent, successful Ofsted inspection: "Pupils at this school are enthusiastic about their learning and their school life. They are proud to be part of an inclusive school community. One pupil summed up the views of many, saying: ‘Everyone, from anywhere in the world, is welcome here.’"

Please visit our newly designed website to find out more: https://www.bookerhill.bucks.sch.uk/bucks/primary/bookerhill

Following our recent 'Good' Ofsted inspection, the staff here are excited for the ambitious plans we have over the coming years. We are committed to continually improving the school, based on educational research and cognitive science. We are at the beginning of this journey and this role holds much scope for any candidate who has an understanding of, or is keen to learn more about, Rosenshine's Principles in Action.

About the role

Are you passionate about children’s well-being and love the outdoors?
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a special focus on emotional well-being and nurturing support.

In this unique role, you’ll help deliver our Forest School programme (full training provided if needed), support pupils’ social and emotional development as a trainee or qualified eLSA, and run targeted 1:1 and small group sessions for children with SEMH needs. You’ll also play a key role in supporting families by working closely with Bucks Adult Learning, and support with increasing school attendance for identified children and families. You will also lead three fun, inclusive after-school clubs each week, catering to a range of ages and interests.

If you’re nurturing, creative, and ready to make a real difference to children’s lives - indoors and out - we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to offer you:
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A position in a talented and dedicated staff team
• Excellent facilities including outstanding outdoor learning provision
• Exciting career development opportunities
• A school appreciated by the wider community

About you

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly teaching assistant who will work harmoniously with our small team here. The staff here are very supportive of each other and we are looking for a like-minded Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team.

Your qualities:
• Be calm and nurturing and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting the needs for all children.
• Be passionate about outdoor learning and the benefits that this can bring.
• Committed to providing high quality learning experiences for children.
• Be flexible and able to work well within a team.
• Have experience of working with children from a range of different backgrounds
• Highly efficient and organised.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

Privacy Statement

Data collected during the interview process, from lesson observations and meetings will be retained for date of appointment of successful candidate + 6 months, then destroyed.

At Booker Hill, the happiness, health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for all children to enjoy every moment of their time as pupils at our school. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to help the children achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution