Edgbaston High School for Girls - Prep School Teaching Assistant

Summary

Edgbaston High School for Girls are seeking a kind, supportive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a good sense of humour, to support the Teachers and Pupils throughout our Prep School.

Detail

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support learning, provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment. You will be passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be adaptable to meet the needs of learners across different key stages. A caring, patient approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

The successful candidate will be qualified to at least Level Two and will be willing to work with pupils from Nursery up to Year Six. Applicants who are able to contribute to the wider aspect of school life would be readily welcomed.

Every employee at EHS is a valued member of the team, and staff wellbeing is important. Employee benefits include a generous employer pension; on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; delicious lunches prepared by our onsite catering team; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

This position is initially a one-year fixed term contract, starting in September 2026. Hours of work are 8am – 3.30pm, with extra paid hours available to support wraparound care and holiday clubs. Applicants wishing to job share will be considered. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 19th June 2026.

Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls during the week commencing Monday 22nd June. Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview. They will be also asked to deliver a short intervention activity with a small group of pupils. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day.

Applications, addressed to Nina Hobson (Head of Prep), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

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

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

• EYFS & Prep TA - Information for Applicants - June 2026 PDF Document
• EHS-Application-Form DOCX Document