Teaching Assistant (Forest School Focus) - Booker Hill School

Overview

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time (2 days a week) Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a special focus on delivering high-quality Forest School provision.

If you're passionate about outdoor learning, enjoy working creatively with children, and are ready to make a real difference to their development and wellbeing, 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: Part-time

Closing date: 08/07/2026

Interviews to be held: Upon receipt of suitable applications

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.'"

We are proud to offer you:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A position in a talented and dedicated staff team
• Excellent facilities, including our outdoor learning environment
• Exciting career development opportunities
• A school appreciated by the wider community

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 unique and rewarding role, you will plan and lead engaging Forest School sessions for children from Nursery to Year 6, helping to develop their confidence, resilience and independence through outdoor learning. You will create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where all pupils can thrive, while managing resources, assessing risk and maintaining high standards of safety. You will also play a key role in developing our outdoor provision and working collaboratively with staff and external partners where appropriate.

Please see attached job description for more details

About you

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistant to join our small, supportive team. Staff here work closely together and value collaboration, and we are seeking someone who shares this commitment to teamwork and positively contributing to school life.

Your qualities:

• Be calm, nurturing and able to create a safe, supportive environment where all children feel confident to explore and learn.
• Be passionate about outdoor learning and the positive impact it has on children's confidence, resilience and independence.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences through Forest School approaches.
• Be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience of working with children from a range of backgrounds and with differing needs, ensuring all pupils can access outdoor learning.
• Be highly organised and efficient, with the ability to plan, prepare and manage resources and sessions effectively.

Please see attached person specification for more details

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.