Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Classroom Support
· To participate fully as a member of the school team to promote a happy, stimulating and safe educational environment
· To work with colleagues, pupils, their parents and visitors and in a professional manner which is conducive to and promotes the agreed aims and values of the School
· To provide outstanding pastoral care for our pupils
· To respect and maintain confidentiality
· To prepare resources including art materials and cooking ingredients
· To assist with displays within the classroom and Pre-Prep
· To support/teach groups, pairs or individual pupils to facilitate their learning across the curriculum as directed by the class teacher/ Head of Pre-Prep
· To familiarise self with medical, SEND and needs of pupils
· To be responsible for a group of children, under the direction of the lead teacher, whilst on school trips
· To provide cover for a class in the short-term absence of the class teacher
· To participate in professional development activities and take responsibility for own professional development.
General Duties
* Participate in the rota duties including, playtime and lunch duties each week
* Attend half-termly Teaching Assistant Meetings with Head of Pre-Prep
* Attend Admin/EYFS/Staff Meetings where possible/appropriate
* Attend INSET days
* Be responsible for maintaining an area within the school eg. hall, outside shed, workroom etc.
* To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of shared areas and resources
* Support pupils with transition to specialist lessons such as to music/PE/dance and swimming lessons
* Assist with children who are taken ill or have an accident, following the lead from other members of staff
* Record all accidents/first aid in first aid or incident book
* Attend first aid training and pool training, if required
* Appreciate the need for flexibility if other members of staff are absent, across the Pre-Prep: Nursery to Year 2
* Play an active role in the extra-curricular life of the school.
* Assist with clubs and wrap around care on a regular basis and provide additional cover if needed.
All staff are expected to:
· Follow the School's safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure the wellbeing of all pupils is their highest priority
· Contribute to the day-to-day running of the School and comply with its policies and procedures, having due regard for the Health and Safety of self and others.
· Treat each pupil and each other as individuals with courtesy and respect.
· Take part in relevant training programmes identified by the School.
· To work in a co-operative, diplomatic and flexible manner.
· To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster or Bursar.
Please note: This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are consistent with the role, to meet the evolving needs of the School. This job description will be reviewed annually.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,207.00-£28,029.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/03/2026