Job Description

Teaching Assistant (KS2) - Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date:

November 2025

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week, excluding a 30-minute unpaid daily break)

Additional Flexibility:

Occasional paid cover until 5:30 PM for After School Care Club

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Prep School team. This role focuses on supporting KS2 pupils in both their academic progress and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum

Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning in core subjects (e.g., English, Maths)

Assist pupils with additional learning needs under the guidance of the SENCo or class teacher

Prepare and organise classroom resources and displays

Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and extracurricular activities

Contribute to lesson planning and activity evaluation

Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and other stakeholders

Uphold the values and ethos of the School at all times

Person Specification

Essential:

A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Relevant childcare or TA qualification (e.g., Level 3 NVQ or CACHE)

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths)

Flexible and solution-focused mindset

Desirable:

Experience in an independent or preparatory school setting

Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs

If you would like to be considered for this role, please complete and submit an application form which can be found on our website along with further details about the post: https://dulwichcranbrook.org/join-our-family/vacancies/

Completed application forms should be emailed to our Head of HR at recruitment@dulwichcranbrook.org.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs

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Closing date:

Friday, 7 November 2025 at 5pm, however we reserve the right to appoint before this date.

All positions listed are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Dulwich Cranbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and previous employers. As part of your role, you will be required to adhere to all School Policies, to include but not be limited to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.

Dulwich Cranbrook is an Equal Opportunities Employer and appointments will be made without regard to gender, age or ethnic origin.

This position is subject to a probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person