Teaching Assistant – Pre-prep
Duke of Kent School
Surrey
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2026
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, term time only, in our thriving Pre-Prep Department from the Spring Term, February 2026, or as soon as possible.
The successful candidate:
Will model at all times the high standards of behaviour, courtesy and respect required from our pupils
Will make a positive contribution to the life of the community, working to maintain the kind, caring and supportive ethos of the School
Can establish effective and positive working relationships with colleagues and support staff
Will establish high expectations of pupil behaviour, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Will model love of learning in and beyond the classroom, enthusing and inspiring pupils
Applicants should evidence in the suitability section of the application form, how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Application is by School Application Form only. Forms can be downloaded from the School website under Vacancies: https://www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk/private-prep-surrey-england/job-vacancies
Applications will be reviewed on receipt (early applications advised)
The contact for this recruitment campaign is Tanya Emmett, Operations & HR Assistant 01483 277313 or temmett@dokschool.org
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About Duke of Kent School
Duke of Kent School is a thriving co-educational independent School near Guildford, in the Surrey Hills, with 300 pupils on roll from Nursery to GCSE.
Head
Mrs Sue Knox
Values and vision
Duke of Kent School strives for excellence, expects and celebrates effort, nurtures well-being and presents challenge. Our size allows each pupil to be known and cared for as an individual.
Every pupil at Duke of Kent School is known as an individual. This means the school can provide each child with the right balance of challenge and support, to enable maximum achievement.
The School has undergone considerable change in the past 14 years, transforming itself from a Prep to a through school, and growing quickly to its current roll of 340 pupils. Key entry points are Nursery, Year 3 and Year 7. Pupils leave at the end of Year 11 to a wide range of local colleges and sixth forms in the independent and maintained sectors.
Our teaching team is made up of experienced, well qualified and highly motivated teachers who have chosen to join our small community where they have a big impact. A dedicated and comprehensive operations staff team supports the teaching team. Across both support and teaching areas, the School currently employs approximately 100 staff (both full-time and part-time). We are also complimented by a team of committed local Governors with broad expertise.
We have a growth mindset, operating on the principle that all learners can, when properly challenged and supported, achieve extraordinary progress. Our focus is on achieving personal best in every aspect of development. We expect, and celebrate effort.
We expect all members of the community to exercise tolerance, kindness, respect and empathy. We value diversity and pursue equal opportunities for all.
The School has an inclusive ethos and we are proud of meeting the needs of pupils across a broad range of academic ability. We seek to enable each pupil to achieve his or her potential, to address challenges and to develop interests and aptitudes.
ISI report
“Pupils’ learning experiences are considerably enriched by an excellent range of extra-curricular activities. A popular programme of after-school clubs provides a rich vein of worthwhile activities. Competitive sport is particularly well developed, with regular fixtures taking place.”
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