Teaching Assistant (Nursery to Key Stage 2)

When Alpha Preparatory School opened its doors in 1895, the world was a very different place. We have often spoken to the children attending Alpha to place themselves in the mind-set of a young Victorian child, to consider just how different life in 2023 actually is. Yes, we still teach the fundamentals of the three ‘Rs’ of reading, writing and arithmetic (without the Victorian abacuses of course) but we now have laptops, ipads, interactive whiteboards, electricity throughout and heating without open fires! No, we do not have birch wood canes or chalk boards and easels or slate on which the children would write. What has carried on consistently, however, since the school was founded 128 years ago is that we still hold our school rule, which is to ‘Be kind!’ close to all that we do at Alpha.

Pupils at Alpha are well-above national average, understand their own strengths, and display confidence in themselves and pride in their accomplishments. ISI Report

Pupils are highly articulate and have strong communication skills. They develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all of their key areas of learning. ISI Report

Alpha Preparatory School, Harrow, is seeking a motivated, pro-active and engaging teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2023 (ideally). A later start date for a great candidate is possible.

All applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work as a Teaching Assistant at Alpha. However, the successful candidate will likely be working with at least an NVQ Level 2, or above, in supporting teaching and learning across the school or equivalent. Candidates working at NVQ level 3 and/or national occupational standards, including HLTA or EYFS/ Nursery qualifications are preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to play a key role in the support and development of children in a very friendly and happy small school community.  

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: 10.00am Friday 9th June with interviews to be held week beginning Monday 12th June 2023. Please note the school will be closed for half term from Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June.

For further details about the school go to Alpha Preparatory

School’s website: www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk

To apply for this position, please complete the school’s application form and a supporting statement outlining why you would be suitable for the position and send the completed documents to the Headmaster’s PA on whutchinson@alpha.harrow.sch.uk

Alpha Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and Young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment and Work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. 

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.