Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (Barrow Hills School)

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Full-time

Start March 2027

At Barrow Hills School, we believe that a child’s early years should be filled with wonder, discovery, and support. We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Pre-Prep team. In this role, you won’t just be ‘assisting’, you will be a vital part of a child’s journey, fostering a love for learning in a beautiful, supportive setting where every staff member is valued and every child is known by name.

Working with a class teacher you will help create a caring and stimulating environment. You will bridge the gap between academic support and pastoral care, ensuring every pupil, including those with individual learning needs, feels confident, safe, and inspired to succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive group of colleagues and the chance to support, motivate, and inspire diverse and interesting pupils. With warmth and kindness, you’ll be flexible and will significantly contribute to Barrow Hills’ ongoing success, working with colleagues across the School in a friendly and supportive environment.  We also offer job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, a competitive salary, pension scheme, as well as free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Barrow Hills School is a co-ed 2-13 years Preparatory School, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

For further details, please see our applicant information pack and visit our website www.barrowhills.org, or contact the HR Department at HR@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Friday 13th November 2026.  Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.

Barrow Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy.  Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.