Teaching Assistant (full-time)

Are you the kind of person who helps students feel confident, supported and ready to learn? Do you take pride in making lessons work for every pupil?  If so, we’d love to hear from you for our Teaching Assistant position at Cranbrook School starting 1st September 2026.

Please note that this vacancy is contingent on funding approval to be decided upon on 1st July 2026. Interviews will be held from 2nd -7th July 2026.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of classroom life. You’ll work closely with teachers to support learning, reinforce understanding, and help students make progress, whether that’s through targeted support, additional explanations, differentiated materials, or careful observation and feedback.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Supporting classroom teaching by working with individuals and small groups to consolidate learning and build skills.
• Providing targeted interventions for pupils who need extra help—ensuring support is purposeful, well-planned and measurable.
• Using behaviour strategies consistently to maintain a calm, purposeful environment and support positive learning attitudes.
• Preparing and adapting resources, including worksheets, reading materials and learning aids, to match pupils’ needs.
• Supporting access and inclusion, including for pupils with SEND and those who benefit from alternative approaches.
• Supporting safeguarding and wellbeing by noticing concerns early, following procedures and maintaining professional confidentiality.
• Supporting assessment and progress by capturing notes, contributing to feedback, and informing next steps.
• Collaborating with colleagues—building effective working relationships and sharing ideas that improve learning.

See the attached job description for more information.

You don’t have to have all the answers. What you do need is a willingness to learn, a commitment to pupil progress, and a belief that small, consistent support can make a huge difference.

About the school

Cranbrook School is set in the heart of the Wealden countryside and has a distinctive character as a state boarding school. Students benefit from a community that extends beyond the classroom, and colleagues benefit from working in a supportive, driven environment where quality matters. Our learners come from a range of backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to ensuring every pupil can engage fully and flourish—academically, socially and personally.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to the following pre‑employment checks:

• Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check of the children’s barred list).
• Verification of right to work in the UK.
• References from your current and previous employers.
• Verification of employment history and explanation of any gaps.
• Identity check and confirmation of relevant qualifications.
• Where applicable, overseas police checks for periods of work or residence outside the UK.

We follow the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and adopt safer recruitment practices throughout our selection process. These checks are part of our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for the children and young people in our care.

How to apply

If you’re ready to join a school where your impact is visible every day, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit your application, including any relevant experience, and tell us what draws you to the Teaching Assistant role.