Teaching Assistant and Librarian

FULL TIME DURING TERM TIME

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 3 to 11 years and girls aged 3 to 7 years.

We are seeking a permanent, full time, term time only, Teaching Assistant and Librarian to join our to provide excellent support in the Prep across Years 3 to 6. 

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep welcomes applications from colleagues working in both the state maintained and independent sectors.  We are looking to appoint an individual who has the necessary classroom skills and experience to ensure we achieve our goals of excellence.

The exact nature of the responsibilities we are looking for will be dependent upon the successful candidate’s expertise and will be discussed at interview and agreed at the point of offering the post. The overall responsibilities particular to this post are subject to general duties and responsibilities contained in the Contract of Employment and letter of appointment.

We are two form entry at Hampton Prep and the teaching assistant and pastoral responsibilities of this role will be to work flexibly with different year groups. Each class has between 18 or 19 pupils.

We follow the National Curriculum but as an independent school have the privileged freedom to enhance our curriculum offer as we see fit. 

The working hours for this role are 8.00am – 4.15pm (Monday – Friday) during term time.

The role is based at Hampton Prep and the salary will be negotiable and commensurate on skills  and experience. We operate an induction and mentoring programme for all colleagues new to the School.

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep is one of two Schools that constitute The Hampton School Trust, Hampton School being the other. Terms and Conditions for all Trust employees, Pre-Prep & Prep staff included, are excellent. Expectations, both internal and external, are high. Colleagues here are required to work hard and to go the extra mile to ensure that the potential of all the girls and boys in their care is completely fulfilled. There is a very happy, harmonious atmosphere in the staff room. 

We encourage applications as soon as possible and the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date.

Further details of the post and an application form may be obtained from the Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School website www.hamptonprep.org.uk/vacancies.

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Company Number: 6264434, Registered Charity Number: 1120005