Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Gloucestershire
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 October 2025
Job overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Prep School (3-13)
Key Stage 2
Part-Time
Contract Length: Permanent
Cheltenham College
The College consists of two inter-dependent fee-paying schools within a single executive structure.
The Senior School (pupils from 13 – 18), founded in 1841, is the oldest of the Victorian public schools and is predominantly a boarding school of some 700 pupils. College includes a Sixth Form of approximately 300 pupils.
The Prep School is situated on the same campus as Cheltenham College in a beautiful setting with its own sports fields, lake and stunning views of Leckhampton Hill.
Originally situated on the main College campus, it moved to its current site in 1908. The Prep is fully co-educational, day and boarding, and takes pupils from 3 to 13, with the majority preparing for Scholarships and Common Entrance for the College. There are over 400 pupils.
Both schools have fine academic records and a considerable reputation for sport, drama and music.
In the most recent ISI inspection, both College and The Prep were awarded 'Excellent' across all categories.
The role
To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching.
Job Specification (Main responsibilities and duties)
1. Support for pupils
2. Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
3. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
4. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
5. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
6. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
7. In consultation with teaching staff, plan and deliver small group/1:1 intervention programmes.
Person Specification
* An intuitive, sensitive communicator who is able to: establish productive working relationships with pupils in order to effectively support their learning, liaise effectively with colleagues, providing appropriate levels of support and pupil feedback when needed, to build constructive relationships with parents, guardians and carers, recognising their roles in pupils' learning.
* Able to challenge and motivate pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.
* A team-player who can contribute effectively to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons and in evaluating pupil's progress through a range of assessment activities
For November 2025, Cheltenham Prep seeks to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic person who will provide support in English lessons in the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. The individual will engage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential, developing the independence, love of learning and maturity required to thrive in an outstanding school. A clear passion for supporting children of this age range is essential and will, in turn, be evident in the classroom and through 1:1 and small group interventions.
Working within the English Department with a supportive and experienced team, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the dedication to provide outstanding pastoral care and support as a teaching assistant.
The successful candidate will be hardworking, creative, forward thinking and proficient in resourcing activities for interventions and small group support, while working in consultation with teachers within the department. There will also be times when there is an expectation for the Teaching Assistant to help cover the class for small periods of time.
Hours of work are expected to be 20 hours per week, and the exact working pattern can be discussed at interview.
The School offers:
* A supportive, close-knit department and wider Common Room.
* Pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning.
* Excellent location with beautiful buildings and grounds, well-equipped classrooms with an extended focus on music, art, drama and sport.
* The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
* A commitment to regular and relevant CPD throughout the year.
The School expects:
* Confidence in supporting pupils in English lessons and the ability to adapt your way of working for each pupil.
* Experience of working in a similar role and the ability to provide support for pupils, including those with individual learning needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
* Able to challenge and motivate pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.
* The ability to form positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
* A team-player with a professional and positive attitude and a 'can do' approach.
To get a feel for The Prep, please take a look around our website
How to apply
Please click on the applicatio
n link
to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.
Closing date for applications is: 9am on Thursday 2nd October 2025
Interview date: TBC but expected to be week commencing 6th October 2025
Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.
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About Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AB
United Kingdom
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