Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant: Learning & Welfare Support

Hereford Cathedral School; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) at its Junior School site in Hereford. The role runs 8:15am to 3:35pm, five days a week during term time plus five weeks, with an annual salary in the stated hourly range.

The post focuses on supporting pupils across the Pre-Prep phase, including swimming and outdoor learning activities, while working closely with teachers to foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting diverse pupil needs.
• Ability to work with teachers to support learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' educational, physical, emotional, social and cultural development.
• Work closely with teachers to provide high-quality care and education.
• Help create a warm, safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils.
• Support learning through practical, play-based and teacher-led activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes to learning.
• Assist with regular outdoor learning and swimming sessions for younger pupils.
• Contribute to the Pre-Prep environment and daily school life.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare

Job description

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep) at its Junior School site in Hereford. The role runs 8:15am to 3:35pm, five days a week during term time plus five weeks, with an annual salary in the stated hourly range.

The post focuses on supporting pupils across the Pre-Prep phase, including swimming and outdoor learning activities, while working closely with teachers to foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.