Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Lower KS2)

Salary details: R1B/6-10 £23,297-£24,223 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Fixed Term until August 2026

Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm

             Wednesday 9am - 12:10pm

Closing date: 14/11/2025

Overview: The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant for Lower KS2.  The role will be a minimum of 15 hours a week and may include lunch duties.  The role is varied and will involve working with children on a one to one basis and within small groups

About the school: St Mary's Church of England Primary School Amersham is a safe and supportive place, realising individual needs and potential within a caring, Christian family. Our learning environment is one that is both exciting and inspiring, where every one is equal and valued. We provide a high quality education allowing children to develop lively and enquiring minds. We promote Christian values through all aspects of school life. St Mary’s is a school of which all can be proud.

About the role: To provide support to teachers in the management of pupils' learning.

1 a) DUTIES

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, SENCO and class teachers

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters

• Prepare classrooms and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work

• Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, record keeping

• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities

• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher

• Undertake playground duties

1 b) EQUALITIES

Be aware of and support difference and ensure that pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.

1 c) HEALTH AND SAFETY

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

1 d) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The jobholder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school.

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in performance management and development, as required by the school's policies and practice.

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

The duties described above may vary from time to time without changing their general character or the levels of responsibility entailed and are intended to provide a broad indication of what is included in the job.  Different emphases may be given to different aspects according to the requirements of the school and, in particular, the age of the pupils.