Good Schools Guide
Teaching Assistant (EYFS – Lower KS2)
Part-time (34 hours, 5 days per week)
Starting September 2026
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 closely with class teachers from EYFS to lower Key Stage 2, 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.
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.
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.
In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.
For more details about the role, please review the attached Applicant Information Pack or visit our website www.barrowhills.org. To apply, please complete the Application Form, along with a Cover Letter or for further details contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 1st June 2026. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
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.