An exciting opportunity has arisen at Somerhill, a leading independent prep school in the South East, for a passionate and caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our successful pre-prep team. With exceptional facilities and a beautiful site, Somerhill is a forward-thinking school where “we grow amazing people.” Whether you are looking to build on your early years experience or step into a dynamic, year-round role, this is a fantastic time to join us as we continue to grow and innovate in our early years provision.

This is a brand-new, 52-week position supporting our youngest learners across both term time and school holidays. Somerhill is known for delivering outstanding early years education, and we are now expanding our provision to better support working families and those needing additional care during school breaks. As part of this, we are launching an extended pre-school programme from 8am to 5pm throughout the holidays. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of that exciting new initiative - working as a key person within our established pre-prep team during term time and joining the Little Somers Holiday School team during the holidays.

The package

• Employment Status: Full-time, all year round (52 weeks). 7 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays. The regular working hours are 42.5 hours per week, from 8am to 4:30pm during term time and from 8am to 5pm during holidays. At peak periods, it may be required to work additional hours.

• Salary: £28 - 31k per annum with potential for an additional pre-school holiday programme lead allowance, subject to qualifications and experience.

• Reporting to: Head of Pre-Prep 

• Required From: ideally November 2025, otherwise January 2026 Application

• Closing Date: 2nd October 2025

• Interview Date: 9th October 2025

This position is not suitable for those seeking a part-time position or for ECT applicants.

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.