Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT & A TEACHING ASSISTANT (12-month MATERNITY COVER)

Hours of work – 5 days per week: 8am – 3.50pm for 3 days, 8am – 5pm for 2 days from September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two motivated and enthusiastic assistants to join our happy and dynamic team. A passion for working with children is essential and our coaching and mentoring system encourages professional self- improvement. Our TAs participate fully in the life of the School and play a key role in the development of the girls, both in and out of the classroom.

These roles may be in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, so please outline your experiences and strengths within your covering letter.

A level 3 NVQ , or equivalent qualification, is required. We offer a competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications). We actively promote well-being for all our staff and provide free school lunch and refreshments all day, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised yoga.

Bute House Preparatory School is a distinctive and highly regarded independent day school for over 300 girls aged between 4 and 11 years old. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks and, for the successful candidate, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Bute House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All candidates must fill in our application form below, to be considered for this post. Fully completed application, along with a covering letter should be sent for the attention of Natalie Humphrys by email to recruitment@butehouse.co.uk.

Closing date is Friday 8th May 2026 by 12 noon & Interviews during w/c 18th May

*We reserve the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.