Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and outgoing Teaching Assistant to our Pre-Prep department on a part-time, term time plus staff training days basis from September 2025. The role of a Teaching Assistant at Harrodian is one that is hugely rewarding and will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to support teaching staff in creating a positive and nurturing environment that encourages exploration, creativity and independence.

Teaching Assistants assist teaching staff in the Pre-Prep with a wide range of duties, including leading small and 1:1 reading groups, classroom preparation and modelling the School's behavioural code of conduct. They will love being with young children, will demonstrate an ability to establish professional but caring relationships with them, and will be eager to become widely involved in the busy life of our exciting school.

Essential attributes:

• proven team working ability
• strong communication skills
• the ability to act on own initiative
• the ability to support pupils with their understanding
• proven interpersonal skills
• enthusiasm and energy

Desirable attributes:

• previous experience of working with young people
• educated to degree level or equivalent qualification
• a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
• a strength in English, Mathematics or Science

The successful candidate will join a highly experienced department that promotes a stimulating learning environment that allows its team members to feel engaged, supported and motivated, and provides the forum for collaborative work. They will be exemplary in their professionalism and educational practice, and will demonstrate high levels of commitment to the development of pupils at Harrodian, including engaging with the whole school enthusiasm for evidence-informed teaching and learning. They will embody our ethos and understand the value of a Harrodian education. 

Founded in 1993, the Harrodian is a co-educational school set on 25 acres of grounds with excellent facilities. Providing staff and pupils alike with a welcoming and exceptional learning environment, where small class sizes and high standards foster academic excellence, the School values enthusiasm, adaptability and a commitment to pupil engagement across all ability levels. A sense of fun, responsiveness to individual learning needs, and an open approach to teaching are qualities we regard highly. Staff are also expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school, ensuring a holistic and enriching educational experience for all pupils. Teaching staff at Harrodian should therefore have an enthusiasm and willingness to assist with and attend departmental events and trips (residential and day) as part of this contribution.

Working hours

This is a part-time, term time plus staff training days position. Working days and hours in the Pre-Prep during term time will be: Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 13:30.  Five (full) staff training days are held over the year, at the start of the Autumn, October half, and Spring terms. Term dates are published on the School's website.

Salary and Benefits

The salary will be compliant with the national minimum wage, paid on the basis of 35.2 working weeks and paid equally over 12 months. The agreed salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including a free car park (on a first come first served basis), a cycle to work scheme, free refreshments and lunches during term time, free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times, access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events, and a defined contribution pension scheme.

For further information about the role and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 12th May 2025.

Please note: We intend to appoint as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews may be held ahead of the closing date. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Interview dates: TBC.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to spend some time assisting in a classroom and shadowing the current post-holder. Details will be provided prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

Safeguarding and employment checks: Harrodian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, checks with any applicable Overseas Criminal Records body, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Please read our Safer Recruiting Policy and Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy by selecting from our list of policies HERE.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Enhanced DBS check will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from HR. References will be taken up, and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.