Teaching Assistant (maternity cover) - Hazlemere Church of England Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for maternity cover at Hazlemere Church of England Primary School. The role supports child development and requires a caring, nurturing individual. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be effective team players. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in early childhood education within a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to contribute creatively to the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the EYFS team in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Assist with child development activities tailored to individual needs.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Creativity in learning environment

Flexibility and positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant (maternity cover) - Hazlemere Church of England Primary School

We are seeking a motivated, creative, and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team.

This fixed-term maternity cover role offers a fantastic opportunity to support child development in our outstanding EYFS provision.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or new to the role, if you are caring, nurturing, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Term time only: Yes

Contract: Fixed term

Interviews: On receipt of suitable application

About us

Why Work with Us?

• Work with amazing children who show impeccable behaviour and a genuine thirst for learning
• Join a supportive team that always goes above and beyond to support each other
• Be part of a school recognised by Ofsted for its incredible provision and high standards
• Join a school held in high regard within the community, with strong links to our local church

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the early years of children's education within a caring and vibrant community.

Hazlemere Church of England Primary School is a warm, welcoming Voluntary Aided school with a strong Christian ethos. We are a combined school educating children from Reception through to Year 6, with the added benefit of a Nursery facility for 3-year-olds. With a capacity of 222 pupils (Reception to Year 6) and a total number on roll of 205 including Nursery, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

Our Governing Body, comprising dedicated Foundation and Parent Governors alongside local authority representatives, ensures our school remains firmly rooted in the community and Church of England values. Our Senior Leadership Team, made up of the Headteacher, two Assistant Headteachers, and an Inclusion Manager, drives excellence in teaching and pastoral care.

• Support the EYFS team in delivering high-quality learning experiences
• Assist with child development activities tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as part of a dedicated team
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and educational development
• Contribute to maintaining the high standards of behaviour and engagement within the EYFS setting

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to contribute creatively to the learning environment
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards new challenges

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Caring and nurturing personality
• Motivated and proactive approach to supporting children's learning
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children and staff

For further information please see attached Person specification.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. 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.

Hazlemere Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

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).

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.