Teaching and Learning Assistant

Inspire and support young learners as a Teaching and Learning Assistant in Maidenhead! Join Claires Court and make a real difference in education while developing your career in a supportive school community.

Teaching and Learning Assistant
Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6AW

• Full time, term time only (8:30am – 4pm)
• Permanent position
• Competitive salary

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Claires Court is a forward-thinking independent school with a unique diamond structure, educating pupils from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Our philosophy, the Claires Court Essentials, is underpinned by key values of responsibility, respect, loyalty, and integrity.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our Learning Development Department within the Senior School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with specific learning needs
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and differentiated learning activities
• Encourage independent learning, organisational skills, and motivation
• Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment
• Help students build confidence, self-esteem, and effective study habits
• Liaise with teachers, SENCo, and external agencies to ensure effective support
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to reviews
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding, and equal opportunities at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be a passionate and adaptable team player who is committed to supporting young people in achieving their potential. About you:

• Experience working with children, preferably at secondary school age
• Knowledge of supporting learners with specific learning difficulties (SEN)
• GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths, with further education desirable
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Resilience, patience, and a positive outlook
• A genuine passion for education and child development

Apply now to make a positive impact on young people’s lives while building a fulfilling career in education!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

Closing Date: 22nd September at 8am

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a selfdeclaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.  

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and 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.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

Other suitable skills and experience include Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Student Support Officer, Academic Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Secondary School Assistant, Inclusion Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Education Support Worker