Teaching Assistant

Altrincham Preparatory School is a successful and thriving private preparatory day school in the heart of Trafford. It is an all-boys school with currently around 300 pupils from ages 2 to 11. Established in 1936, we are proud of our heritage.

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant (term-time only) to work closely with our teaching staff from 1 September 2023. As a Teaching Assistant you will assist the teacher in providing a progressive and inspiring learning environment for our boys.

Successful applicants should have, or be working towards, a teaching assistant qualification. Please apply in confidence by completing the School’s standard application form (CVs alone will not be accepted). Applications should be addressed to Mr Nick Vernon, Headmaster and submitted along with a letter of application to vacancies@altprep.co.uk.   

An application form and job description can be downloaded from TES, the School website or obtained by contacting the School Office (0161 9283366 / vacancies@altprep.co.uk).

Closing date for applications is Noon on 26 April. Interviews will take place week commencing on 8 May. If you have not been contacted by this date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Altrincham Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils’ welfare is the responsibility of all APS staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. The appointment will be conditional, subject to all satisfactory pre-employment checks being completed and confirmation of academic qualifications. The post will be confirmed on receipt of all references and of a satisfactory outcome from an enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

APS is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.