Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Salary: Competitive
• Working hours: Full time
• Application Deadline:-19 September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and inspirational Full-time Teaching Assistant, as soon as possible, to join our thriving inaugural Pre-Prep team.-Cranleigh Pre-Prep opened to children in Years 1 and 2 in September, 2025 and Early Years classes will follow in 2026. It is an exciting chapter in the recent history of the School.

We will also consider applicants who are interested in temporary or cover Teaching Assistant roles for our vibrant Pre-Prep and Prep School.

The outstanding candidate will work closely with the-class teacher to support children both within the classroom and alongside specialist teachers in the foundation year of our new Pre-Prep. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, preparing resources, supporting individual and small group learning, and ensuring a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children.

Applications are particularly welcome from those who have experience of working with phonics schemes (such as Read, Write, Inctm) and within an outdoor setting, such as Forest School.

An ability to work as part of a team, be adaptable and flexible in approach, as well as on your own initiative is essential - as is a sense of humour!

The postholder will be line managed by the Head of Lower School.

We offer a supportive community environment with a competitive renumeration and benefits package.

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Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.- The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

Teaching Assistant