Do you value the importance of establishing purposeful relationships and nurturing child development? Can you work successfully as part of a team and have a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school?

Do you enjoy variety in the workplace and relish new challenges? Then what are you waiting for?

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative Teaching Assistant. You are someone who goes above and beyond for the children in your care, putting them at the heart of every decision. You are ambitious and motivated to improve the learning outcomes for every child. You are eager to engage with professional development opportunities and continually seek to develop and improve your practice. You collaborate with others and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards. You have a positive outlook, oodles of patience and a great sense of fun. You embrace our values and ethos in all areas of your work.

Brushwood Junior school is a two-form entry school in Chesham. It is a happy, caring, vibrant community. We are fortunate to have ample space and facilities to support outdoor learning and enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by open fields and woodland. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and emotional well-being and offer our children a wide range of additional experiences to support and nurture their development. Our school values of respect, confidence, collaboration, resilience, and ambition underpin everything we do. 

We are proud to offer you:

• A comprehensive and supportive induction package to enable you to quickly feel part of the team.
• A supportive staff team, willing to offer help, every step of the way.
• Exciting career development opportunities for ambitious and aspirational staff
• A commitment to positively support your well-being and maintain a manageable workload.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are excited to learn.
• A commitment to high quality support through peer coaching and a comprehensive CPD package tailored to meet your individual needs.
• A proactive and supportive governing body
• Excellent facilities including a variety of outdoor learning environments.
• A range of staff social activities during the year