Teaching Assistant (Pastoral Focus) - Booker Hill School

Overview

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a special focus on emotional well-being and nurturing support.

If you're nurturing, creative, and ready to make a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2 (FTE £26,522 to £28,742)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Closing date: 08/07/2026

Interviews to be held: Upon receipt of suitable application

About us

Booker Hill School is a highly welcoming and friendly small school in the heart of its community. Children are proud to be a part of this inclusive school which was evident in our recent, successful Ofsted inspection: "Pupils at this school are enthusiastic about their learning and their school life. They are proud to be part of an inclusive school community. One pupil summed up the views of many, saying: 'Everyone, from anywhere in the world, is welcome here.'"

Please visit our website to find out more: https://www.bookerhill.bucks.sch.uk/bucks/primary/bookerhill

About the role

Following our recent 'Good' Ofsted inspection, the staff here are excited for the ambitious plans we have over the coming years. We are committed to continually improving the school, based on educational research and cognitive science. We are at the beginning of this journey and this role holds much scope for any candidate who has an understanding of, or is keen to learn more about, Rosenshine's Principles in Action.

In this rewarding role, you'll support pupils' social and emotional development as a trainee or qualified eLSA, and run targeted 1:1 and small group sessions for children with SEMH needs. You'll also play a key role in supporting families by working closely with Bucks Adult Learning and helping to improve school attendance for identified children and families. In addition, you will lead three fun, inclusive after-school clubs each week, catering to a range of ages and interests.

Please note that this post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks as our school community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.

Please see attached job description for more information

About you

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly teaching assistant who will work harmoniously with our small team here. The staff here are very supportive of each other, and we are looking for a like-minded Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team.

Your qualities:

• Be calm, nurturing and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting the needs of all children, particularly those with SEMH needs.
• Be passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Be committed to providing high-quality support that enables children to feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have experience of working with children from a range of backgrounds and with differing needs.
• Be highly organised and efficient, with the ability to manage time, interventions and responsibilities effectively.

For more 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.

Tel No: 01494 521646

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Email: [email protected]

At Booker Hill, the happiness, health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for all children to enjoy every moment of their time as pupils at our school. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to help the children achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution

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).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

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.