EYFS Teaching Assistant

Candidate Information
Pack

Required for Immediate
start

Closing date for applications:

2 November 2025

Employee Benefits

At Durston House we offer a range of benefits, which include:

Generous pay
scales

A contributory
pension scheme

Generous holiday
entitlement

Remission of
fees for children
of staff

 Free daily hot/cold
lunches, tea, coffee,
biscuits during term
time

Employee
Assistance Program

‘Values of kindness,
respect and independence
shine through.”

—Good Schools Guide Review 2024

Key Facts about Durston House

•  Girls & Boys aged 3 - 13

•  320 Pupils

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Located in Ealing, West London

•  Day School with Breakfast Club & After-School Care Provision

•  15 pupils - Average Class Size

•  6.75 acres of Playing Fields

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Less than 10 miles from Central London

•  7 TFL bus routes across neighbouring boroughs

Welcome to Durston House School

Durston House is a leading London prep school for girls and boys aged 3 –
13, located in Ealing, West London. An education at Durston House is based
upon academic rigour through excellent teaching, encouraging pupils to
explore, question, take risks, and develop their creativity, communication and
teamwork – all central to successful life-long learning. At Durston we have a
fine record of preparing pupils for top Senior Schools in London and beyond.
We take pride in the true and visible diversity of our community and embrace
pupils and staff from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

Durston House places an emphasis on high standards of work and targets that are
commensurate with each pupil’s personal development. We believe that it is hugely
important to create an educational environment that encourages all pupils to be curious
and enthusiastic about their opportunities to learn and grow. We place our pupils at the
centre of everything we do, making sure that every opportunity is taken to enable each
pupil to flourish.

Lessons are delivered in a range of ways, taking account of different learning styles and
preferences, and the certainty that pupils should explore and experience practically, not
just from a textbook. Workshops, Outings, Trips and outdoor adventures complement
the classroom experience across all year groups. Throughout the school there is an After-
School Activities Programme, offering a wide range of activities from yoga, chess, coding,
skateboarding, photography and many more! After-School Activities at Durston House aim
to inspire, enthuse and develop curiosity in pupils.

Mr Giles Entwisle, Headmaster

The School

Founded in 1886, the school has a proud and long history of achievement in
partnership with parents and the local community. The school encourages
pupils to be active participants in their learning and lives; to revel in success;
to celebrate effort; to expect challenge; to take calculated risks and to
develop independence.

Pupils thrive in an environment of support, academic challenge and high
expectations. Our ability to develop exceptional people cannot be separated
from our rich history.

“A school where they chant their Latin verbs, can plot countries
and can hold a conversation with an adult knowing what’s going
on in the world”, summed up by one happy mum.

—Good Schools Guide Review 2024

Durston House School employs over ninety full-time and part-time staff in both
teaching and support roles. The school offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for
any teaching professional. In addition, the diversity of support roles available provides
a wealth of opportunities for a whole range of specialists and professions – from
Administration, Finance, Marketing and IT to Buildings, Grounds Maintenance and
Catering.

The Role

Durston House seeks to appoint a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils across
the Early Years - Reception Year.

The Teaching Assistant carries out any tasks, as could reasonably be expected,
as directed by the Deputy Head, on behalf of the Headmaster. The Head of
EYFS (Reception) , through the Class Teacher oversees the immediate day-to-
day work of the Teaching Assistant. The hours of work are 8 am - 4:30 pm. It is
a permanent and term-time role.

The Teaching Assistant supports and promotes the policies and procedures
held on the School’s intranet, including the Child Protection & Safeguarding
Policy and other policies that promote the welfare and care of pupils, the
School’s Data Protection Policy and the Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

Duties as a Teaching Assistant

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Attend major school events, such as the Carol Service
and School Concert, outside normal school hours
Attend all Staff Study Days, according to Term Dates for
Staff and Meetings Schedule

•  Support the Class Teacher in the delivery of lessons and
       the achievement of lesson objectives
•  Support the pupils in their learning, through individual
       and  group lesson activities
•  Assist the Class Teacher in monitoring and assessing
       pupils
•  Assist the Class Teacher in the preparation and
       maintenance of teaching resources
•  Monitor and maintain classroom equipment, materials,
       and stationery
•  Undertake break and supervisory duties, as designated
        by Senior Management
•  Provide physical and emotional welfare necessary fo Pre-
        Prep pupils
•  Attend class or year group Outings, as directed by Senior
        Management
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Provide First Aid as required (First Aid Training is
provided)
Prepare First Aid equipment and materials for use in
school and on Outings
Cover absent colleagues, as directed by Senior

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        Management
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Assist with Games

Other General School Duties

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Accept responsibility for the welfare and care of all
pupils at the school, at any time
Be a member of a House, supporting its pupils and

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          assisting in one of its constituent Vertical Groups
Attend staff meetings, parent meetings and other
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         meetings, within or outside normal school hours,
         according to the Meetings Schedule and as required by
         Senior Management

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Strong academic record including Maths and English
GCSE grade C (or equivalent) or better
NVQ/Level 3 qualification in Childcare is essential

Knowledge and Experience

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Experience of working within an an Early Years
environment
Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
and how pupils learn
Experience of setting up and managing groups of
pupils during focused learning activities
Experience of managing children’s behavior within an
agreed system
Excellent literacy knowledge and skills

Personal Attributes

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Passionate about children’s learning
Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children
Enthusiastic
Hardworking, flexible and motivated
Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
Good verbal communication skills including ability to
communicate effectively with carers and parents
Ability to take initiative
Ability to adapt to the varied tasks of school life
Confidentiality and sensitivity
ICT skills

How to Apply

Durston House will only accept applications from candidates
completing the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be
accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms.

1.

 If you would like to apply for this role, please download the support staff application form from the
School Website.

2.

 Your application form should be completed and returned to recruitment@durstonhouse.org
by Sunday 2 November 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

Safeguarding Statement

Durston House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects its entire
staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including
checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service. We may carry out online searches on shortlisted
candidates as part of our due diligence checks. This will include publicly available information on social media
and other online platforms.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Durston House School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications
from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

12-14 Castlebar Road
Ealing
W5 2DR

T: 020 8991 6530
E: recruitment@durstonhouse.org

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