Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on excellent, child-centred learning for all and invite your application to be a part of our high-performing team at the Primary School site April/May 2026 for the following position: TEACHING / LEARNING ASSISTANT (Key Stage 2) (Job Ref# A156-26-27) The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Classroom Teacher within Key Stage 2 with teaching and learning as well as with other aspects of school life. The successful candidate must have experience working with students in Year 3 through Year 6 (ages 7-11).
Duties for the position listed above will include, but are not limited to
Providing support and guidance to students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across the curriculum.
Presenting learning tasks and curriculum content in a clear and stimulating manner.
Developing secure subject knowledge and an understanding of how students learn, by observation of and with guidance from the teacher and other staff members.
Identifying and responding appropriately to individual needs of students.
Working with the classroom teacher to assess students’ attainment and progress to address next steps to learning initiatives.
Creating and maintaining a stimulating and supportive learning environment, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Facilitating, through effective supervision, positive playtimes and mealtimes.
Supporting and covering classes and duties across the school, as required.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the school community.
Participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including the School’s After School Care.
Actively demonstrating a passion for education and a strong commitment to being an active member of the CPHS community.
Qualifications, experience, and skills required for the position listed above are:
High School Diploma or equivalent or currently pursuing a qualification in Education; a strong willingness and enthusiasm to engage with the school's professional development program.
An internationally recognised teaching certificate, such as a PGCE, a Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed is an advantage, to enable cover of lessons.
A minimum of two years’ experience working with children within a Primary School environment.
Experience supporting students in Mathematics and English.
Experience of working within the English National Curriculum (2014) is desirable.
Passionate about facilitating student learning with creative and innovative ideas in and out of the classroom.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office, especially MS Word and Excel and ability to learn other online systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, presentation, and time-management is essential.
Commitment to fully supporting and adhering to the Christian ethos of the school.
Salary range for the position listed above is CI$30,000.00 – CI$48,000.00 per annum, commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Benefits include:
Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%
Contribution to a pension plan
Annual travel allowance
Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children
Generous school holidays
Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year
Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including prohibition from teaching checks, identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM and submitted along with a cover letter and CV. Applicants must apply using this link - https://wkf.ms/4ssrY8j
The cover letter should be addressed to
Mrs. Sacha Strand, Primary School Principal P.O. Box 10013 Grand Cayman KY1-1001 Cayman Islands For further information about all job vacancies and how to apply please use this link - www.cayprep.edu.ky/about-cphs/vacancies/
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose To assist teachers with learning and teaching of students.
Principal Responsibilities
The learning assistant will work with and assist teachers to
enable students to achieve high standards of learning.
maximise learning and teaching time.
develop all students’ skills across the curriculum.
assess students’ attainment and progress.
identify and respond appropriately to individual differences between students.
set and support appropriate and challenging targets for students, both individually and in groups.
present learning tasks and curriculum content in a clear and stimulating manner.
communicate clearly and effectively with students; foster and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, teachers and parents.
manage their own and students’ time effectively.
plan to constructively use classroom resources, including computers, to assist learning.
provide support and guidance for students to interpret texts, worksheets and other resources and to set out their work appropriately.
create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
set and maintain clear expectations of students’ behaviour and assist in securing appropriate standards of discipline.
learn and develop various learning and teaching strategies and approaches.
develop secure subject knowledge and an understanding of how students learn, by observation of and with guidance from the teacher and other staff members.
Other duties and requirements
actively supervise and monitor students, carrying out assigned duties in addition to regular teaching, e.g. playtime, lunch duty.
assume shared responsibility for supervision of the school’s “After School” facility on a rota
basis and as required and requested by the LA Leader and / or PLT member.
assist in the implementation of all school rules and policies.
be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
support teachers by preparing/presenting displays of students’ work, photocopying and other necessary tasks as the teacher or ALSN lead directs (before and after core school hours and during designated Admin time only).
Those with Teaching qualifications and a Teacher’s Licence will be expected to teach and
offer cover in cases of teacher absence.
Other responsibilities
Undertake any available professional training that might be considered relevant to the post
All members of staff are expected to
maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to student information and related school matters.
support the Christian aims and ethos of the school, setting good examples in terms of dress, punctuality and appearance.
take part in the school’s extra-curricular activities including attending official school meetings, performances and functions outside school hours when necessary.
attend school assemblies, insisting upon the responsible behaviour of students.
support implementation of the PMAP (Professional Management and Appraisal Process) in order to improve standards of teaching and learning.
Attend and participate in staff CPD sessions, when requested.
Uphold the school’s policies , and other regulations.
Assist with various duties as assigned by the Principal, according to the needs of the school.
Safeguarding In accordance with the school's commitment to follow and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, you are required to demonstrate your commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the school. All staff are required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children and with all members of the school community and outside agencies, and exercise sound professional judgment, which always focuses upon the best interests of the students and the school. You must understand and carry out your duties in accordance with the responsibilities of being in a position of trust and dispatch your duty of care appropriately at all times. You will always be expected to present a consistently positive image of the school and uphold public trust and confidence. This Job Description forms part of the contract of employment of the person appointed to this post. It reflects the position at the present time only and may be reviewed in negotiation with the employee in the future.
