Teaching Assistant - Maltman's Green School

Buckinghamshire Council; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gerrards Cross is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Pre-Prep age children. The role requires a genuine interest in child development and flexibility in assisting class teachers. This position is term-time only, and applicants will undergo child protection screening. If you are passionate about nurturing young minds, we encourage you to apply early.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with Pre-Prep age children (2-7).
• Flexible approach to supporting class teachers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support in class with Pre-Prep age children.
• Assist class teachers with educational activities.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Maltman's Green School

Location: Gerrards Cross

Term time only

Salary Type: Competitive

Salary details: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Closing date: 12 January 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.

About us

Our school is a happy place where an ambitious curriculum, excellent facilities and outstanding extra-curricular opportunities allow our girls to grow, dream and achieve.

This is a part time position, working 2 days a week term time only.

About you

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in working with Pre-Prep age children (2-7) and a flexible approach. The role will include supporting in class as well as assisting class teachers with children across the Pre-Prep.

Closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 12 January 2026.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosures & Barring Service.

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 and 2023).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

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.