Aldwickbury School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join us on a fixed-term contract for the 2025/2026 academic year, until the end of the summer term in July 2026. What will you be doing? You will be supporting children between the ages of 4 to 7 years old, alongside the class teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with early years’ experience who has the drive, inspiration, and talent to support our youngest learners. Who are we looking for? You will need to display energy and imagination, with the courage to innovate where necessary, such that a love of learning is evident in the classroom. The role This is a full-time, term-time role, working 36.25 hours per week across 5 days. Who are we? Aldwickbury is a leading independent day and flexi-boarding school located in 20 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Harpenden in Hertfordshire Recently awarded Independent Boys' School of the Year, Aldwickbury is celebrated for its outstanding educational provision and strong pastoral values that underpin its success. The school seeks to build on this, as it embarks on the next chapter of its development. From September 2025, girls will be welcomed into the Pre-Prep (Reception - Year 2) and will then progress through the school year by year. As a pre-prep and prep School, Aldwickbury currently has a pupil roll of 368, aged 4-13 years. Operating as an Educational Trust, the School is administered by a Board of Governors and is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAP's), the Boarding School Association (BSA) and The Independent School Christian Alliance (TISCA). Aldwickbury is a warm, welcoming school that understands how children think, grow, and learn. At the heart of the Aldwickbury community lies our belief that pastoral care should form the bedrock for academic success. Every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to try their best, embrace challenge and most importantly; be kind. Aldwickbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our culture is one of integrity, respect, and high ambition, underpinned by a growth mindset. We are encouraged through endeavour and self-reflection to develop, grow, and support each other’s wellbeing, and happiness. The full job description and additional information is contained within the Candidate Pack, available from the Careers Page of the School's website: Private Teaching Jobs Hertfordshire | Aldwickbury School