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Preschool Assistant at the Swedish School in London
The Swedish School in London is a friendly and non-selective independent school located in Barnes and Kew. We follow the Swedish curriculum and offer education mainly in Swedish from preschool (age 2-5) to sixth form.
Our preschool in Barnes is an open, inviting and joyful place for up to 30 children to learn and develop. Through a mix of creative, playful and educational activities and independent play we seek to lay the foundations for a life-long love of learning. All children and staff at preschool spend a proportion of the day outside, both for play and educational purposes.
The school strives to be a welcoming and supportive workplace, known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, as well as a fl at management structure. Please visit the school website for further information www.swedishschool.org.uk.
The position and role as Preschool Assistant
The successful applicant has a passion for Early Years and childcare, as well as a positive “can-do attitude”. As a Preschool Assistant, we expect you to work as part of our preschool team to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop. This includes assisting the children with toilet visits, clothing, providing comfort, etc. You will also support the Preschool teachers in planning, preparing, implementing and documenting activities based on the Swedish curriculum.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidates will meet the criteria below:
Essential:
Sixth Form diploma or similar
Fluent in Swedish and profi cient in English
● Have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Desirable:
Formal childcare qualifi cations
● Previous work experience in a Preschool or nursery setting
Experience in using ICT in a preschool setting
Emphasis will also be put on the candidates’ personal traits as we are keen to fi nd the right staff members to join our team.
Terms of employment
The offered position is full/time (100%, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 16:45 pm) and will commence on Monday 17 August 2026. The successful candidate will have paid school holidays during the school year.
Any employment with the school will start with a probation period of one academic year which will extend to a fi xed-term contract, a total of three years of employment. Following
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the UK’s exit from the European Union, any non-British citizen must prove their right to live and work in the UK.
Your application
Your complete application must consist of the following:
● Cover letter (in English) explaining why you are the right candidate for the position
Sixth Form diploma or similar
Two references from the last three years, one of whom must be your current manager.
Please send us your application by email to aelvingfer@swedishschool.org.uk using ”Preschool Assistant” as the subject headline as soon as possible, no later than 22nd May 2026. Please be aware that we’ll be considering applications on a rolling basis. We will fi ll the position once we fi nd the right candidate.
Questions
Please contact Headteacher Anette Elving Ferm by email
aelvingferm@swedishschool.org.uk or mobile +44 (0)7494 118 816 if you have any questions.
Richmond Local Safeguarding Children Board
The Swedish School in London is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an online search and enhanced DBS check.
SWEDISH SCHOOL
LONDON
EST.1907