Midday Assistant

We are currently seeking a Midday Assistant at Kensington Prep School. This role will involve supervising and working closely with children over lunchtime, helping to ensure that they eat a balanced diet, encourage good social skills and lead post-lunch play activities. 

The successful candidate will have a natural ability to communicate with, and enthuse, young people (aged 4-11), they will be able to work confidently on their own initiative and be a team player. A first aid qualification is an advantage. 

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards. Our girls (aged 4-11) achieve outstanding academic results, the school recently received the highest possible inspection grade - 'exceptional' and our facilities are superb and cutting-edge. 

In a warm, nurturing atmosphere, we combine traditional values with forward-thinking and provide a rich curriculum. We encourage pupils' independence, individuality, resilience and thinking. 

The school was the first in the Girls' Day School Trust established in 1873 (the GDST network now comprises 25 schools). We have been a pioneering force for women's education ever since. 

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We are the highest rated GDST school in a recent Best Companies employee survey and the GDST is in the top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for. We offer competitive salary scales, excellent conditions of service and career development opportunities. With the recent completion of new ground-breaking facilities, it is a particularly exciting time to join the school.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 

• Training grants for qualifications 

• Generous pension schemes 

• Free life assurance benefit 

• Free school lunches 

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools 

• 30 days holiday

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. 

Applications should be received by 9am on Friday 25 June 2021. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included  

The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.