Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (Barrow Hills School)

Barrow Hills School; Witley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Gym access

Swimming pool

Sports facilities

Meals on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Barrow Hills School in a fantastic rural setting is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our Pre-Prep team. Start March 2027.

Working with a class teacher you will help create a caring and stimulating environment, bridge academic support with pastoral care, and support pupils including those with individual learning needs. Barrow Hills offers a competitive salary, pension, free parking, gym, swimming pool, meals on duty and Cycle to Work Scheme in a warm, supportive

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher to create a caring and stimulating environment.
• Bridge the gap between academic support and pastoral care.
• Support pupils, including those with individual learning needs, to feel confident and safe.
• Contribute to Barrow Hills School's ongoing success in a friendly, supportive environment.

Job description

A school filled with energy, joy and passion

A school filled with energy, joy and passion

A warm and welcoming place to work, in a fantastic and beautiful rural setting – “ I’m struggling to think of anyone who wouldn’t love this school ”

Home Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (Barrow Hills School)

Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (Barrow Hills School)

Job summary

Job Role:
Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Employment Type:
Full-time, Fixed-term

Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Full-time

Start March 2027

At Barrow Hills School, we believe that a child’s early years should be filled with wonder, discovery, and support. We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Pre-Prep team. In this role, you won’t just be ‘assisting’, you will be a vital part of a child’s journey, fostering a love for learning in a beautiful, supportive setting where every staff member is valued and every child is known by name.

Working with a class teacher you will help create a caring and stimulating environment. You will bridge the gap between academic support and pastoral care, ensuring every pupil, including those with individual learning needs, feels confident, safe, and inspired to succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive group of colleagues and the chance to support, motivate, and inspire diverse and interesting pupils.With warmth and kindness, you’ll be flexible and will significantly contribute to Barrow Hills’ ongoing success, working with colleagues across the School in a friendly and supportive environment. We also offer job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, a competitive salary, pension scheme, as well as free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Barrow Hills School is a co-ed 2-13 years Preparatory School, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

For further details, please see our applicant information pack and visit our website www.barrowhills.org, or contact the HR Department at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Friday 13th November 2026. Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.

Barrow Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.