1:1 Teaching Assistant for pupils in KS2/KS3 NEW

Eteach International; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunches

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing and progression

Job summary

Hatherop Castle School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, the SENCo and parents to help the pupil access learning and build confidence.

Ideal candidates will have prior TA experience, a passion for helping children thrive, and the ability to support a nurturing, ambitious learning environment within a historic Cotswolds setting.

Qualifications

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil across KS2/KS3.
• Collaborate with class teachers, the SENCo and parents to enable progress.
• Support learning, social and emotional development in a busy school.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with learning tasks and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor progress.
• Assist with pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Collaboration with staff

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant experience

Job description

Hatherop Castle School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving co-educational day and boarding prep school and nursery, set within the heart of the Cotswolds and part of the Wishford Education Group.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping children to succeed and who shares our belief that every child should be supported to be ambitious, develop a love of learning, grow in independence and fulfil their potential.Working closely with the class teachers, SENCo and wider pastoral team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting a pupil's academic, social and emotional development, helping them to engage fully in school life and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.Key InformationApplication Deadline: Monday 12 October 2026Start Date: November 2026Location: Hatherop Castle School, Hatherop, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NBContract Type: Part-time (20-24 hours per week)Contract Term: Fixed TermAbout Hatherop Castle SchoolHatherop Castle School is a leading co-educational day and boarding prep school and nursery for children aged 2 to 13. Set within a magnificent Victorian castle and 21 acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside, the school provides an inspiring environment in which children can learn, grow and flourish.At Hatherop, we are proud of our warm, family atmosphere and our commitment to knowing every child as an individual. Our ethos is simple: to support and encourage all pupils to be ambitious, to love learning, to grow in independence and to fulfil their potential. These values underpin everything we do, from our academic curriculum and pastoral care to our extensive programme of sport, music, drama and outdoor learning.Our small class sizes enable staff to provide personalised support and challenge, ensuring every child can thrive. We place equal importance on academic achievement, personal development and wellbeing, creating confident, resilient young people who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.The school benefits from excellent facilities which continue to be enhanced through ongoing investment, including:A purpose-built Performing Arts CentreExtensive sports facilities, including an all-weather sports surfaceModernised classrooms and learning spacesBoarding accommodation within the CastleExpansive grounds that provide unique opportunities for outdoor learning and explorationAs part of the Wishford Education Group, staff benefit from being part of a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to educational excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing.To learn more about Hatherop Castle School, please visit our website or explore our school videos and virtual tours.The OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil within Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCo and parents to help the pupil access learning, develop confidence, build independence and make excellent progress across all areas of school life.This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or qualified teacher with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Experience of supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including neurodiversity, would be advantageous.This is a term-time only position.A full Job Description and Person Specification can be found below.Salary and BenefitsHourly Rate: £13.25 - £14 p/h based on experience.Complimentary lunches and refreshments prepared by our in-house catering teamA welcoming and supportive staff communityAccess to professional development and progression opportunities across the Wishford Education GroupOpportunities to contribute to the wider life of a thriving prep schoolApplication ProcessApplications should be submitted via the Eteach portal using the school's application form.Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint before the closing date.### Safeguarding Statement:Hatherop Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.