Teaching Support

Teaching Support, Full Time, From September 2022 for one academic year

At Elstree, we are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and staff and are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join our school.  We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful.  We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, well-qualified and inspiring colleague to join the Common Room at Elstree on a fixed term contract for one academic year.  The current teaching syllabus leads towards Common Entrance papers and scholarships in many subjects and Elstree is proud of its academic reputation and family values.  Our Teaching Support placements provide a platform for various career progression paths. At the end of the academic year, you will have achieved positive results both personally and professionally and you will have developed cross-curricular skills and experience of considerable value – particularly if you decide to continue your career in teaching.

You must be willing to immerse yourself in all aspects of school life.  The ability and willingness to become involved in the sporting, extra-curricular and pastoral life of this busy co-educational boarding school will be expected.   You will also  support our after school ‘Ducklings’ club with an extended day until 6pm. 

Set in 150 acres of stunning parkland in rural West Berkshire, Elstree welcomes boys and girls aged 3-13 years.  Originally founded in 1848, it moved to its current location in 1939 and opened its Pre-Prep school in 1993.  It offers boarding, both flexi and weekly, from Year 4 onwards.  

Elstree is a close community and we pride ourselves on the very special, warm environment that has evolved since our inception, influenced largely by the family principles of Elstree School. We understand each parent’s desire for their child to feel happy and secure and consider our role in the children’s development and happiness to be a very privileged one. Our committed, energetic and enthusiastic staff look forward to working in partnership with parents throughout their child’s time at Elstree.  All children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the full. 

To find out more about Elstree and to apply, please download an application pack or visit our website and email your application to apply@elstreeschool.org.uk. If you require further information, please call Rachel Pither Head of HR on 0118 971 0604.  Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but all applications are to be received by 9am, Monday 15th August.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.