Graduate Assistant

Malvern College; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking team at a prestigious independent school as a Graduate Assistant. This temporary full-time role offers the chance to work closely with children and support their development in a nurturing environment. You'll be responsible for supervising pupils and assisting teachers, making a significant impact on their educational journey. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and child welfare. If you're ready to contribute to a high-caliber team and make a difference in young lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings.
• Ability to assist teachers and manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the supervision of pupils from Nursery to Year 8.
• Cover lessons across the curriculum during staff absences.

Skills

Child Supervision

Lesson Assistance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: The Downs Malvern

Basis: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Thank you very much indeed for your interest in the position of Graduate Assistant at The Downs Malvern. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking team early in a new chapter for Malvern College.

Family of Schools, building on an inspiring 157-year history. The Downs Malvern is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school for around 170 pupils aged 6 months -13 years.

We are looking to appoint a Temporary Graduate Assistant, responsible for leading and assisting with the supervision of pupils from Nursery through to Year 8. This role offers a chance to be part of a high-caliber team in a culture that emphasizes the development of people. This is a temporary, full-time appointment until July 2026.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and assisting with the supervision of pupils from Nursery through to Year 8. You will also work with teachers within the Common Room by assisting in and covering lessons across the curriculum during staff absences.

This is a temporary full-time role until July 2026.

Application Process

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025.

Full details of working at The Downs Malvern can be found on our website.

This position involves significant contact with children, and the post holder will be responsible for children's welfare. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability to work with children.

The Downs Malvern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

Applicants will need to provide proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications during the selection process. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates, including questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations related to behavior with children. Previous employers may be contacted for verification, and an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence.

Relevant experience may include roles such as Program Assistant, Graduate Administrative Assistant, Department Assistant, Academic Programs Coordinator (Graduate Level), University Assistant, among others.