Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Independent Prep School - Empowering Learning : Job Details

School: Independent Prep School

Location: Central London

Role: High Level Teaching Assistant

Start Date: February 2025 (or sooner)

Salary: £19,000 - £23,000

A leading independent prep school in central London are seeking a passionate and engaging Teaching Assistant from February 2025 or sooner. This is a full time and permanent role.

At the heart of this independent prep school lies the belief that pastoral care is the crucial component to ensure that every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to make the most of their abilities. Pupils are allowed to gain the vital skill of independence, develop self confidence and resilience and nurture their talents and abilities all within a safe and fun environment. The Head recognises the importance of attracting engaging, vibrant and hardworking staff to work in this fantastic independent pre-prep school. She wants staff who will develop positive and long lasting relationships with the pupils so that they are able to flourish in every facet of school life.

The Teaching Assistant role will work in the Early Years department and the role should be seen as being the key link to a class and children assigned for support. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to ensure excellent and dynamic lessons are delivered and all pupils are engaged and enjoy school life. You must have experience of working within a school or Nursery environment ideally as a TA and will be organised, caring, dedicated and hardworking. The successful candidate will need an NVQ Level 3 qualification as a minimum.

If you are interested in working at a leading independent pre-prep school and want to become part of a thriving and outstanding staff body, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on for an informal conversation and more information including a job description. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).