Job Description

The College is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across Years 3, 4 and 5 to inspire and encourage our Prep School pupils. This busy and vibrant role reports to the relevant Head of Year. As a Teaching Assistant, the postholder will support our teachers in the effective and efficient daily running of the class and work closely with our Prep School pupils, therefore experience working with children of this age is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dedicated and committed team of professionals. The staff in the Prep School are warm, and friendly and the atmosphere is professional and welcoming. Staff are given the resources and training they need to fulfil their role to the best of their ability, and our pupils benefit greatly from this. A desire to become widely involved in the life of a busy school will be important.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College's Child Protection Policy is available on the website.



Bishop's Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees are subject to a number of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. References and an online search will be undertaken prior to interview. To this end, robust Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff, and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in Safeguarding.