Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Term Time)

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Part time - 16 hours and 15 minutes per week during term time (0.3 FTE)
• Normal working pattern: 8.00 to 11.30 Monday to Tuesday and 8.00 to 11.05 Wednesday to Friday

Cheltenham College Preparatory School seeks to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to take on the role of a Year 3 or 4 teaching assistant from September 2026. 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 Lower School 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 year group and the Head of Section. All teaching assistants support a class teacher and lead 1:1 and small group interventions, therefore playing an active and significant role in the development and improvement of the department and the academic and pastoral provision for the pupils. There will also be times when there is an expectations for the Teaching Assistant to help cover the class for small periods of time.

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 applying numbers and writing the English language.
• Experience of working with Key Stage 2 pupils.
• The ability to form positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• A professional and positive attitude with a ‘can do’ approach.
• A proactive approach to 1:1 and small group intervention work and support in the classroom.

To get a feel for The Prep, please take a look around our website.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to employment as we are currently unable to sponsor visa applications.

How to apply

Please click on the application 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 Wednesday 24 June
• Interview date: Thursday 25 June or Friday 26 June from 08:30

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.