About this role
Dair House is a wonderful small independent mixed Prep School in Farnham Royal, educating 100 children from Nursery to Year 6. We pride ourselves on being a warm, family‑friendly school that truly understands how young children think, grow and learn. Our greatest strength is our size: small class numbers allow us to offer exceptional pastoral care, forming a strong foundation for every child’s success.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, nurturing and well‑organised 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Year 4 pupil. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a caring and supportive school community.
As a Teaching Assistant at Dair House, you will play a vital role in supporting learning, encouraging independence and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for pupils.
We offer:
Small class sizes
Wonderful, motivated children
A friendly, supportive and welcoming staff team
A school ethos that is Courageous, Committed and Caring, ensuring the very best for both pupils and staff
The successful candidate will:
Have experience working with children aged 3–11 years
Have knowledge and experience of supporting children with SEN
Hold a Level 3 NVQ (desirable not essential)
Demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
Have good literacy and numeracy skills
Be well organised with a positive sense of humour
Remain calm and resilient when working under pressure
Work collaboratively and positively with colleagues
Show absolute commitment to professional standards and to promoting pupil welfare and safeguarding
Be willing to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of the school
If you are looking for a fulfilling role within a vibrant learning environment and enjoy working in a small school where every child is known and valued, we would love to hear from you.
Closing dates for applications: 1st June 2026
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