About this role
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our community and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons, helping pupils to become confident, curious and enthusiastic learners. They will play a key role in supporting pupils to make excellent progress.
In addition, the Teaching Assistant will lead one-to-one and small group sessions under the direction of the class teacher or the SENDCo (Prep). This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in education; however, applications are welcomed from candidates with a range of experience.
The Teaching Assistant will be appointed by the Head of STAHS Prep, with line management delegated to a member of the Prep School Leadership Team.
This is a permanent position offered on a full-time (35 weeks per year – term time only, including INSET). The working hours are from 8.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day.
The preferred start date for this position is 01 September 2026.
In return we offer:
Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool (conditions apply)
An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
Competitive salary
Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website https://www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies/
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 15 June 2026 Interview date: Thursday 18 June 2026 We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, please therefore submit your applic