One-to-One Teaching Assistant

An excellent opportunity has become available at our leading co-educational Preparatory School:

ONE-TO-ONE TEACHING ASSISTANT

37.5 hours per week

8am – 4pm Monday – Friday, during term time

Salary: £20,136 per annum (pro-rata)

This is a fixed term role, ending in July 2027

We are seeking a caring individual who will provide reassurance and encouragement for a Year 7 child at our School. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children or young people, have excellent interpersonal skills and have a calm, positive and intuitive approach.

The Downs Preparatory School is a successful, independent, day school for pupils aged four to 13 years. Situated five miles from Bristol, Clevedon and Portishead, the school and its thriving nursery accommodating children from six months to pre-school, are set within 60 acres of glorious parkland.

We offer a stunning setting, excellent facilities and a talented team of supportive colleagues. Staff have easy free parking on site and can enjoy a school lunch and drinks whilst working. We strive to employ outstanding practitioners as ultimately; they determine the success of the children and the school in the future.

Application Deadline: Midday, Sunday 1 November 2026

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the advertised date should we receive sufficient applications for the role.

To apply visit our website: www.thedowns.school/about-us/job-opportunities and complete a Support Staff application form. Top of Form

The Downs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Pay: £13.56 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person