Job Description

Role:

Early Years Teaching Assistant & Wrapround Care

Salary:

24,500 - 27,000

Start Date:

We would like to commence this position asap, but can be flexibility for Jan 2026 start for the right candidate.

Reports to:

Assistant Head of Pre-Prep

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team at Merchant Taylors' Prep School, an independent boys' preparatory school. This is a permanent position, starting as soon as possible (with flexibility up to January 2026 for the right candidate).

The successful candidate will contribute to fostering a positive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment that supports the holistic development of our pupils. The role spans across the Pre-Prep day (EYFS/KS1), with particular responsibility for supporting phonics provision and the organisation and delivery of Forest School, alongside active involvement in our after-school wraparound care provision.

For further information about the role, please refer to our Application Pack which can be found on our website.

Please apply by downloading our application form from the school's website www.mtpn.org.uk and either email to: recruitment@mtpn.org.uk or send by post to Mr Miles Chester, Head, Merchant Taylors' Prep, Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1LW.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025.

Interviews to be held w/c 13 October 2025.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date, and Merchant Taylors' Prep School reserves the right to close the vacancy early should an appointment be made. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 (Early Years Educator) or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person