Teaching Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Palace Gardens is part of Fulham Prep School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do. Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham Prep and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

We are looking for a committed, passionate and enthusiastic Teacher Assistant to join the school for a September 2026 start. The role will be based at the Pre-Prep site, we are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising and providing support under the direction of a teacher, for pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities; 
• Preparing and using equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans and relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use; 
• Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities; 
• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to the progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher; 
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils in achieving learning goals; 
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of learning activities; 
• Assisting with the supervision of pupils outside lesson times; including lunch and play times;
• Undertake any duties (particular playground and dining room) and responsibilities commensurate with the post and participate in the regular review of the content of the job description.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Relevant qualification in Childcare and/or Education
• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Be IT literate.
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning.
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teaching assistant and a cheerful, friendly and cooperative member of the staff.
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils.
• Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality.
• Involve themselves fully in the life of the school.
• Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form