Are you passionate about working with children to help them be the very best that they can be? Do you want an opportunity to help support children's learning in a fantastic school ,where every child matters and every staff member is valued?  Do you feel that you have ideas to share and skills that will help inspire and engage our children?  Do you want a role where you will never have a dull moment and no two days are ever the same? If so, this could be the ideal role for you , and we would love to hear from you!

We are a one form entry combined Church of England School set in the heart of Chesham Bois village serving a wider community that reaches out into Amersham and Chesham.

Chesham Bois is a unique school, with fantastic children, supportive parents and a dedicated team of staff and governors.  We are a friendly team with teachers, teaching assistants and all support staff working together for the benefit of the children

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work closely with class teachers to support learning, helping to deliver the curriculum for individuals and small groups in both KS1 and KS2. The candidate will need to be able to work flexibly across the year groups in different subjects including Maths and English. This may be in class as directed by the class teacher, teaching groups of children, or in 1-1 interventions. As part of the role, the candidate may need to support children with Special Educational Needs. 

The role is full time,  Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

.The successful candidate will be able to inspire and motivate pupils and have high expectations for the children in their care. 

We are looking for

• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE's or equivalent)
• Ideally have experience of working with children
• A strong sense of teamwork
• Be adaptable and flexible at all times
• Place the children at the centre of all decisions
• Support the values and Christian ethos of our school

Some break and lunchtime duties will be required.

Chesham Bois CE School is part of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST)

ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

·        Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service  - Through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!

• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Pension Schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
• Extensive CPD, Coaching, Apprenticeships and Mentoring opportunities in-house and external.
• Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Cbesham Bois school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.