Early Years Practitioner & Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner who has a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education, and has experience in a Nursery, and/or lower Prep Classes. Whilst this post is for a Nursery class, we do ask our Early Years Practitioners to be flexible, working across different age groups, from 3 to 7-year olds, supporting teachers where necessary.

This is a fixed term position for Spring and Summer Term 2025 and the hours are either 8am to 5pm or 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. There is an option for part-time hours, where suitable for candidate and school/role. Salary £23,210 to £25,480pa.

Applicants should be keen to take an active part in the wider life of our School and should be committed to our inclusive ethos which encourages every girl to reach her personal best. 

High March is a thriving mixed-ability preparatory day school for girls 3 to 11 with a co-educational Nursery and our core values of Kindness, Friendship and Educational Excellence can be seen in our outstanding pastoral care, enviable academic reputation and superb musical, artistic and sporting success. There are two forms in each year group and class sizes are small.  

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.highmarch.co.uk for more information about our vibrant school which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community and family.  

Interviews will be arranged as applications arrive, so prompt application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to high application numbers.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure & Barring Service. High March is an equal opportunities employer.