Prep School Teaching Assistant

The Boarding Schools' Association; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent prep school in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support teachers across the Nursery to Year 2 starting January 2026. The role is perfect for someone eager to inspire young learners in a scenic and supportive environment. Key benefits include extensive CPD opportunities, a free lunch during term time, and membership to the on-site Sports Centre. The role requires working 33 weeks per year from 8am to 5pm.

Benefits

Free lunch during term time

Complimentary Sports Centre membership

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for enthusing and empowering students to achieve their best.
• Ability to support teachers across the Nursery to Year 2.
• Willingness to work term time (33 weeks) from 8am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Encourage students in their learning.
• Participate in the school's supportive community.

Skills

Hardworking

Proactive

Passion for Education

Job description

Closing Date: 9 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

We are Framlingham College Prep School, a co-educational day and boarding school (2 – 13) found in the most outstanding rural location in Suffolk. Lots of schools say such a thing, but it would be a challenge to find a more picturesque rural setting for children to grow up in. We are set on a historic estate in the countryside a few miles away from Framlingham College Senior School, so we look and feel like a stand-alone independent prep school, but we are a through school to Framlingham College Senior School.

We are known as a school which adapts and responds to the individual child. We accept them for who they are, find out what makes them tick and encourage them to try new things, be ambitious, and find their passions.

The education on offer here is outstanding and requires energy and optimism from our staff. It is a friendly and stimulating environment to work in within a supportive community.

We require a hardworking and proactive Teaching Assistant to start in January 2026 who will play a key role in supporting teachers working across the Nursery to Year 2. The post will suit someone with a passion for enthusing and empowering students to achieve their very best. This roles salary is based on skills and experience. You will be required to work during term time (33 weeks) between the hours of 8am to 5pm(38.75 hours per week).

We offer extensive ongoing CPD opportunities and a highly supportive working environment. Other benefits include a free lunch each day during term time plus complimentary membership of our on-site Sports Centre.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an application form. Recruitment packs are available from the HR Department on 01728 723789, email: [e-mail] or from www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk