Job Description

Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Teaching Assistant Role with Pathways to Teacher Training Available

A Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting young people and looking to develop a long-term career in education. This Teaching Assistant role offers exceptional development opportunities, including a possible pathway to teacher training for qualifying candidates.

The School Possesses:

  • A strong culture of professional growth
  • Supportive leadership with a genuine focus on staff development
  • Excellent behaviour expectations and a structured support system
  • High aspirations for each and every student, promoting individualised learning methods

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

  • Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
  • Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
  • Assisting with literacy and numeracy catch-up programmes
  • Helping students overcome barriers to learning
  • Acting as a positive role model for behaviour, values and resilience

A Qualifying Candidate will hold:

  • A genuine interest in building a career in education
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to motivate and encourage young people
  • Previous school or youth-work experience is desirable

Career Progression Includes:

  • Teacher training routes
  • HLTA positions
  • Pastoral or behaviour support roles
  • Subject-specific support pathways

*with FREE access to over 2500 CPD Courses, Resources and Webinars via The National College

How to Apply:

To apply, contact Charlie at Tradewind on 01727 236 255 for an introductory and informal conversation regarding the role, or apply directly by sending an up-to-date CV and cover letter to charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com