Teaching Assistant

From September 2025, we are seeking to appoint an experienced EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant for 3 days per week (8am - 4.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday). The Teaching Assistant will offer education and pastoral care and support, providing the children with a secure environment in which they can learn. They should have the ability to build good relationships with children, parents and colleagues and show effective communication skills. Patience, a sense of humour and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning are useful attributes. The successful candidate will be required to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school. The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant level three qualification, or be prepared to undertake this training as soon as possible, and have experience of working with children in Early Years/Key Stage 1.

Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House is a thriving, highly successful and active school attracting committed, inspirational and dynamic teachers. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of strong day and boarding schools.

Information on the school can be found on the Shrewsbury House School external website (www.shrewsburyhouse.net). To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button below to complete the application form and then submit it through TES or email it to Human Resources at recruitment@shstrust.net by the closing date –– noon 6th June. Interviews will take place w/c 9th June. Applicants will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Shrewsbury House School Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.