Teaching Assistant (Prep School)
Parkside School, a historic boys' prep school with a thriving co-educational nursery, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it prepares to welcome girls into the prep school from September 2025. This marks a significant step in the school’s rich history, as it continues to provide exceptional education and opportunities for all pupils.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full time term time only basis to be based in our Prep School. You will work closely with class teachers to provide support to students in the class room helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.The role is crucial in supporting both individual students as well as small groups, and assisting with the preparation of learning materials to ensure the smooth running to day to day school activities. For further details, please see attached Candidates Information Pack.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children in an educational setting, however strong applicants without direct experience, who have a clear passion for pursuing a career in this field, will also be considered. Parkside would be happy to support the successful candidate in working towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status.
Parkside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Similarly, Parkside is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.