Teaching Assistant
Kensington Prep School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive salary depending on experience, plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2026
Job overview
Required from ASAP
Kensington Prep School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching, learning and pastoral care across the school.
Working within a warm, nurturing and high-achieving environment, you will support pupils aged 4–11 individually and in small groups, assist class and specialist teachers, prepare learning resources, and contribute to a positive and engaging classroom experience. The role also includes lunchtime supervision and helping on school visits.
We are looking for someone approachable, flexible and proactive, with strong communication skills and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. A Level 3 childcare/TA qualification is essential, along with experience in EYFS.
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.
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.
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Free lunches for all staff during term time
Interest free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets
A Cycle to Work scheme
Good transport links
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd February 2026, 12pm.
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Kensington Prep School
Kensington Prep School is a buzzy Independent Day School for girls aged 4-11. It opened in 1873, the first school to be established in the Girl’s Day School Trust. The school moved to Fulham in 1997 and is set in spacious grounds with netball and tennis courts and pond for environmental studies. There are fantastic dedicated facilities for music, drama, IT, science, art and design.
We encourage independence, individuality and questioning thinkers.
Our girls achieve outstanding results and places at top day and boarding schools in London and the country.
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