The role of Teaching Assistant helps support groups of pupils and individuals in all aspects of our school life. We are looking for individuals who are energetic and enthusiastic about learning and are willing to become part of our team.

Job Title: Apprentice or Graduate Teaching Assistant required as soon as possible

Job Salary: 

Apprentice Teaching Assistant: In line with National Apprenticeship pay rate. Please follow this link for full details https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Bucks Pay range 1b/6 £24,836 - £25,823 (Full time equivalent. Hours worked will be paid depending on experience and equivalent to £12.87 to £13.38 per hour.

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year with a view to the role becoming permanent on successful completion of studies.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 15.30 term time only

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 29^th June 2026

Please note, the school reserves the right to interview before the closing date if suitable candidates apply, and so we encourage all applicants to apply well before the closing date.

About us

We are a one form entry Church of England Primary School with over 200 children currently on roll. We pride ourselves in living our Vision and Values throughout everything we do.

 We can offer:

·         -happy and motivated children with excellent behaviour

·        - a friendly, welcoming and positive staff and community

·         -excellent opportunities for CPD and career progression

·        - support to achieve Level 2 or 3 Classroom Support Assistant qualification through Bucks Adult Learning (subject to joining criteria)

·        - school links to other Teacher Training opportunities

·         -a proactive and supportive senior leadership team and governing body

·         -excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings

About the role

As an Apprentice or Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake education support duties. You will assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs and to maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career in education, gaining experience in supporting our teachers and in supporting our pupils with a range of learning needs to achieve their goals and targets. You will be well supported by teaching and senior staff throughout your time with us and whilst working towards your Level 2 or 3 qualification

This is also a great stepping-stone into other careers in education. You will be part of our friendly and dedicated team from day one. For more information, please see attached job description.

About you

Experience of working with children is not essential but you should have a calm and patient nature with a mature outlook and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.

Good communication skills with adults, children and young adults are required, as are good literacy and numeracy skills. As a minimum, we require passes in English and Maths GCSE A*-C / 4 and above or a Level 2 qualification is desirable. A good working knowledge of ICT would be helpful.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and Staff Disqualification Declaration. Monks Risborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.