Fixed Term Teaching Assistant
Sherborne Prep
Dorset
- £12.75 - £13.70 per hour
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2026
Job overview
Sherborne Schools Group is seeking to appoint a warm, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join Sherborne Preparatory School. Working under the direction of class teachers and the Head of Learning Support, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting effective learning by supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. Duties will include assisting with literacy and numeracy development, supporting individual pupils and small groups, preparing classroom resources, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. The role also involves supporting pupils’ wellbeing through supervision during break times, educational visits and extracurricular activities, as well as encouraging independence, collaboration and good behaviour. While primarily based at Sherborne Preparatory School, the postholder will be expected to contribute to initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group and may occasionally be required to work at other sites to meet operational needs.
To apply via TES, please submit the online application form using the ‘Quick Apply’ button by the closing date. Please note that CVs cannot be accepted, as they are not used during the shortlisting process.
Alternatively, applicants may download and complete the Sherborne Schools Group Application Form (Word document), available as an attachment in the supporting documents or via our website: Vacancies | Sherborne Schools
Completed application forms should be returned to:
hr@sherborne.org
Attached documents
About Sherborne Prep
- Sherborne Prep
- Acreman Street, Sherborne
- Dorset
- DT9 3NY
- United Kingdom
Sherborne Prep is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 13, with boarding available from ages 7 to 13. Located just a five-minute walk from the vibrant town of Sherborne, the school is set within 12 acres of beautiful grounds and benefits from excellent transport links, including a direct train to London Waterloo and access to several nearby airports.
The school offers a broad and stimulating curriculum supported by specialist teaching in areas such as sport, music, and languages.
Led by Head Mrs Annie Gent since January 2023, the school upholds its Dragon Values—perseverance, honesty, kindness, generosity, awareness, and independence—which are woven into both academic and pastoral life. Most pupils join in the early years or Year 3, though places are available across all year groups.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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