Teaching Assistant

Francis Holland Preparatory School; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Francis Holland Preparatory School educates girls from 4-11 located in Chelsea. The iconic building on Manresa Road offers a wealth of impressive facilities enabling the school to be two form entry with approximately 20 girls per class. We offer excellent academic and pastoral education to girls, including sport, music and other co-curricular activities. Francis Holland Preparatory School is known for its nurturing and friendly environment, and we deliver support and individual attention to all pupils. We offer them the very best platform for entry into their chosen senior schools, including Francis Holland’s Senior School at Sloane Square. We have a warm and vibrant community that reflects the rich multicultural nature of this part of London.

Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland, Sloane Square and Francis Holland, Regent’s Park, both educating girls from 11-18, in addition to our Prep School. Academic standards are consistently high, placing Francis Holland Trust Schools amongst the most successful in the UK. The staffing ratio is generous, and the School has its own attractive salary scale.

The role

Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teaching Assistant. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work as part of a small, dedicated team and has a passion for education. The working hours of this role are four days 8am-4:30pm, with one day 8am-5pm for the weekly staff meeting.

General duties

• To work closely with the Class Teacher, supporting pupils (through scaffolding or stretching) in order to facilitate their access to a broad, balanced academic curriculum.
• To assist the Class Teacher in providing a stimulating educational environment in which all pupils can reach their potential.
• To support girls in a variety of subjects by having strong understanding of English Language, Literature and mathematical skills.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 10:00am on Monday 28th April 2025.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received.