St Neot’s Prep School Teaching Assistant
Candidate Pack
Welcome to St Neot’s Prep School
A message from the Headmaster
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for showing an interest in this exciting job opportunity at St Neot’s Prep School. I’m delighted you’re considering applying for the role.
St Neot’s is a wonderful school. We have stunning grounds and some of the best facilities in the prep school world. Our children are phenomenal and love coming into school. Prospective parents always comment on the positive, joyful and purposeful vibe around the school. You would be joining a passionate, committed, and great fun staffing community. I can assure you of a very warm welcome and as much support as you need.
St Neot’s is based in the lovely village of Eversley, which is on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders. I have lived in this area for 9 years and have loved every second of it. We are in easy reach of London but still very much a country prep school; the best of both worlds.
We have also recently joined forces with Lord Wandsworth School which gives us amazing access to resources, support, expertise and potentially, a fee remission structure from 2-18.
I would be delighted to receive your application. If you are still not sure or have any questions, then please do get in touch.
Thank you again for considering this role.
Kind regards,
Jonathan Slot
Headmaster
The 5 Pillars
St Neot’s Prep is a wonderful community of supportive and like-minded parents; dedicated and skilled teachers; experienced and hands-on Governors and most importantly, charming, happy, and smiling children. We believe passionately in providing a broad, engaging, and enjoyable education that is bursting with opportunity and joy.
At St Neot’s, education is built around five key pillars.
These are central to everything we do and ensure that every child in our care receives the very best educational experience possible:
1 Community
Coming to St Neot’s is to join a warm and welcoming community for parents and children alike. We are non-selective and co-educational throughout, and everyone is welcome, aged 2 to 13. We actively encourage the parent body to come on site for regular coffee mornings, the odd tennis match and of course, for all school events. New parents will soon feel part of the St Neot’s family.
2 Values
We are a school driven by core family values. Our children are kind, polite, respectful, and hardworking. These attributes are as important to us as any exam result and our pupils excel in these areas.
3 The Outdoors
We are determined that our children not only learn outdoors but learn about the outdoors. We have an amazing 70-acre site and outdoor learning is a timetabled subject throughout the school. All children are encouraged to play in the woods at every opportunity and overnight campouts are a feature from Year 4.
4 Ambition
We are unapologetically ambitious for every child in our care and for the school. We are determined to provide the very best possible provision. Our amazing facilities reflect our commitment to continually seeking the absolute best for our children.
5 Fun
A St Neot’s education is full of fun and good humour. Our children and staff love coming into school. Drop-off is always full of smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm for the day ahead. A child having fun is a child who is going to learn.
The St Neot’s way is a successful one. Our children leave for some of the most prestigious day and boarding senior schools, often with a scholarship award. They arrive as well-rounded, charming, interested and intellectually curious young women and men. Heads of senior schools comment on how the St Neot’s cohort stands out from the crowd.
Role Profile
Department:
Pre-Prep or Years 3 & 4
Responsible to:
Head of Year/Director of Studies
Location:
Onsite at St Neot’s Prep School
Contract:
Permanent, Term-time only
Hours:
08:00-16:30 4 days a week, 08:00-18:00 1 day per week
Proposed Start Date:
Salary:
September 2026
Circa £18,400
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme
• Fee remission for children aged between 2 -18 (applicable for contracts of more than six months)
• Use of wide-ranging school facilities – swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails, etc
• The support and security of our sister school Lord Wandsworth College
• Excellent social and sporting events for staff within the school
Role outline and purpose
The role of the Teaching Assistant is to undertake educational support duties and assist teachers in the day-to-day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to pupils’ needs.
You will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils and be collectively responsible for their Welfare and Safeguarding. You will be solely responsible for pupils at selective times and contribute to the extra-curricular programme at the school. You will be expected to run an after-school activity at least once a week.
Role Responsibilities
• To work independently of teaching staff, as agreed, in order to implement teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment arrangements
• To meet and liaise with the class teacher on curriculum planning, assessment and classroom organisation, and attend weekly planning meetings where necessary
• To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• To lead, plan for and feedback on small group work in line with curriculum expectations and the teachers’ expectations
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• To establish positive relationships with pupils
0 • To support pupils with activities
• To support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• To promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies
To interact with, and support all pupils, according to individual needs and skills, and especially with regard to pupils with special educational needs, gifted and talented pupils, looked after children and children with English as an additional language, and to liaise with the SENCo when appropriate
• To assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
To carry out duties as part of the rota and as directed by the Head of Year and / or Senior Leadership Team and report any concerns to both the class teacher and / or the designated member of staff, recording matters as set out by School policy
• To contribute to the extra-curricular / club activities of the School, for example by running a club
• To take part in staff training and staff meetings as and when requested as part of professional and school development
To comply with all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to child protection, equal opportunities, racial equality, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection, reporting concerns to the Headmaster
• To supervise, engage with and assist with first aid for pupils for specified periods including break-times and lunch times
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid
Person Specification
To have experience of working with children in a primary school setting
• To hold, or be willing to work towards the Level 3 in Childcare qualification
• To have a keen interest in how children learn and behave
• To be able to demonstrate appropriate behaviour, both in the classroom and around school
• To have the ability to motivate pupils to learn
• To respect and maintain confidentiality, but have regard to the safeguarding protocols of information sharing where necessary
Behaviours and competencies
• To establish effective working relationships and set a good example through your personal and professional conduct
• To take responsibility for your own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices
• To demonstrate a commitment to the values of St Neot’s
• To be an energetic and positive member of the staffing community
Key Stakeholders
• Headmaster
• All Academic Staff
This role profile is not exhaustive and will be subject to review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school.
Appointment process and how to apply
Please apply via our St Neot’s Prep website using our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 12th May 2026 with interviews taking place on Thursday 21st May 2026.
The school reserves the right to close the role early.
Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Headmaster, Jonathan Slot, jslot@stneotsprep.co.uk on 0118 973 2118.
We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Appointments will be made subject to receipt of two satisfactory references (prior to interview) and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.
St Neot’s is a registered charity (Number: 307324) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1880