St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone is seeking a dedicated, proactive and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil who has specific, identified, special educational needs.
Experience of working 1:1 with children who have additional needs, specifically Autism and communication and interaction difficulties, is essential, as is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). You will play a key role in planning, preparing and delivering an individualised programme of support in line with the pupil’s Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), contributing to assessment and record‑keeping, and promoting independence, wellbeing and progress.
This is a term-time only position, working 9 hours per week (including INSET days): Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13:00-16:00. The salary is £4,575 per annum (including paid holiday entitlement), which will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments. The position is linked to external funding. A similar, separately funded part-time opportunity is also available (details can be found on the school website), and applications from candidates interested in undertaking both roles are welcome.
Application forms will be reviewed upon receipt and an interview date will be arranged shortly after.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to:
Recruitment Team,
St Peter’s Preparatory School,
Harefield,
Lympstone
EX8 5AU
**Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs.**
St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
