EYFS or Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

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Wimbledon Common Prep School (WCPS) is a pre-preparatory school for 175 boys aged 4-7 years. We provide a well-structured education that aims to instil a love of learning in a friendly, welcoming and attractive environment.

From September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an experienced, able, enthusiastic and dynamic teaching assistant to work alongside our exceptional teaching team on a fixed-term basis for one year. Each class has a teacher and a teaching assistant. Due to the expansion of the school, there is a strong possibility that this role may become permanent. Two of our teaching assistants have gone on to teach in our school once qualified.

The main role of the EYFS or KS1 teaching assistant is to assist the teacher, predominantly working with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher, including challenging the more able and supporting the less able.

Duties include:

  • Carrying out specific work tasks allocated by the teacher, including making and preparing materials for lessons

  • Supporting individual pupils when they may have difficulty understanding a particular piece of work

  • Hearing pupils read as designated by classroom teacher

  • Helping with the creation of displays

  • Helping to clear away – wash paint pots etc

  • Assisting pupils who are unwell and providing comfort and care for minor accidents

  • Participating in record-keeping and pupil assessments including EYFS electronic profiling using iPads

  • Playground duty - helping to supervise the safety and well-being of pupils in the playground

  • Administering first aid for minor injuries

  • Working with pupils across the year group in the outdoor classroom one afternoon a week

  • Attending school functions where required

  • Taking part in INSET training prior to school terms

  • Running or participating in a club once an academic year

Person Specification:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Childcare required

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential, with previous experience of working with children an advantage

  • The ability to work well as part of a team within WCPS

  • A friendly, professional, and approachable manner with colleagues, pupils and parents

  • Understanding the requirement to maintain confidentiality between colleagues, pupils and parents

  • Previous experience in EYFS or KS1 desirable

  • Competent IT skills

For further details and application instructions, click the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 20th March 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday 24th March or Wednesday 25th March 2026.

Early applications will be welcomed - the interview process may be staged, and some interviews held in advance of the closing date if there is a large number of applicants for the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Wimbledon Common Prep School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.

Wimbledon Common Prep School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

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