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Oakhyrst Grange School, are looking to appoint a Full Time Teaching Assistant (5 days a week, Term-Time only 8.00am to 5.00pm)
Oakhyrst Grange is a small, co-educational independent preparatory school in Caterham. Within the extensive grounds surrounding Oakhyrst Grange School there are a range of educational, recreational and sporting facilities. Our sporting facilities include Multi-Use Games Area used for netball, hockey, cricket and tennis, Cross Country Course, Athletics Area, Heated Indoor Swimming Pool, Purpose-built Sports Hall (also used for school plays, productions and daily assemblies) Our extensive grounds including a woodland area also offer opportunities for Forest schools and outdoor science and nature lessons.
Oakhyrst Grange School also offers all year round play with our all-weather playground with play equipment. The School facilities are amongst the very best of any independent preparatory school, both indoors and outdoors.
Please see the job description and personal profile attached.
1. This is a replacement position within the school effective from 23rd February 2026
2. Age range ~ 3 to 11 years.
3. Responsible to the Head Teacher and Board of Governors.
Specific Duties:
4. To provide teaching assistant support across the school.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications Tuesday 6th January 2026
Short-listed candidates will be called for interview w/c 12th January 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Oakhyrst Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. At this school we respect and value all children and are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for our pupils so that they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. We believe that every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm. This is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at Oakhyrst Grange School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all of our pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.