Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate offer value due to a well-rounded role in supporting student learning but lacking information on salary and long-term stability.
- Teaching role in a nurturing prep school environment
- Small class sizes allowing personal interaction with students
- Fixed-term position with unknown salary details
Pros
- Engagement in a nurturing educational environment
- Opportunity to work with small class sizes, promoting focused learning
- Commitment to high standards and pastoral care
Cons
- Insufficient details on salary scale may deter top applicants
- Fixed-term nature may not appeal to those seeking permanence
- Pressure to maintain high professional standards in a dynamic environment
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Candidates with a background in supporting educational needs
- Individuals eager to work in a nurturing atmosphere
- Those adaptable to various classroom responsibilities
Not recommended for
- New applicants without relevant experience
- Individuals looking solely for permanent positions
- Candidates who dislike dynamic team environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Teaching Assistant
(Maternity Cover – up to one year)
(Required 30th April 2018)
We require a Teaching Assistant to support the pastoral and academic care of the students of our Prep School. The role involves supporting the students and providing general support to teachers in the management of students’ learning in and out of the classroom.
The Prep School boasts small class sizes with a maximum of 20 and exceptional resources and facilities. It prides itself on its high levels of pastoral care.
The successful applicant must have high professional standards as well as good communication skills. The role requires a good degree of flexibility as well as a sense of humour. The hours will be 8.30am to 4.30pm, 5 days per week, term time only.
An NVQ Level 3 or similar would be an advantage.
Whilst we are proud to be England’s oldest Catholic school, we welcome
applications from all colleagues who wish to be part of our ethos.
An application pack can be obtained from our HR department
Telephone: 01920 824335 Email: hr@stedmundscollege.org
Alternatively, please visit our website in order to download an application pack
http://www.stedmundscollege.org/information/job-opportunities/
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 9th March, MIDDAY
INTERVIEWS: w/c 19th March 2018.
The College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
We may take up references which will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.
