This full-time position offers the opportunity to join our strong, successful pre-prep team in the pre-school department as a Teaching Assistant. Working alongside enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues in the pre-prep, the successful applicant will be passionate about nurturing and teaching children in a busy and exciting school environment. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification, value working as part of a collaborative team, have strong communication skills, and be able to develop and maintain the trust and confidence of our families. As a member of the Somerhill staff, you will be valued and supported, and in return, we are looking for commitment, drive and enthusiasm.  

The package

Employment status: Fixed-term contract, full time, term time only

Salary: Competitive, based on our Somerhill pay scale (subject to qualifications and experience)

Reporting to: Head of Pre-Prep

Application timeline

Required from: ASAP

Application closing date: 30th January 2026

Interview date: 6th February 2026

Early applications are encouraged as suitably qualified candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. The School reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy if an early appointment is made.