Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Reporting to: Head of Pre-Prep
This position supports learning across our Pre-Preparatory year groups. Those with experience of working with young children and Teaching Assistant qualifications (HLTA level 5 or above) are invited to apply.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· To work under the direction of a class teacher/Head of Pre-Prep to take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of monitoring and supervision.
· To deliver teaching and learning objectives (with an agreed system of support) and evaluate and adjust lessons and planning as appropriate.
· To deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes:
o Monitoring and assessing pupils' achievements.
o Recording and reporting on pupils' achievements, progress and development.
· To provide objective and accurate feedback as required on pupil achievement and progress (pastoral, academic and other matters as relevant), ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
· To undertake administrative tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
· To supervise pupils at lunch and at playtime as a part of the staff duty rota.
· To ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy.
· To establish excellent working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents, acting as a role model to pupils adhering to the highest professional standards at all times.
· To attend courses to aid continuing professional development.
· To remain up to date in knowledge of school policies, and to follow them fully.
· To be available to undertake any reasonable task that the teachers, Head of Pre-Prep, Deputy Head or Head Mistress may from time to time require.
Skills and Experience
Essential
· Possess a HLTA qualification (level 5 or above) or equivalent.
· Experience working with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) pupils.
· A commitment and passion for education with a desire to be fully involved in the life of school.
· Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills with a caring manner with children.
· A flexible approach to work, ability to balance priorities in a busy school environment.
Desirable
· A good understanding of independent schools and their rationale.
· An interest and commitment in other areas i.e. sport, drama.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position.
Application forms are available from the College website
Please send any emails to
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Head of Pre-Prep Lianne Morrison
Applications should include a statement setting out the candidate's suitability for this post, a current CV, a completed employment application form, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the applicant's current Head.
Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025
Interviews: w/c 3 November 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,780.50 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person