Lady Barn House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is permitted to ask shortlisted candidates to declare all cautions and convictions prior to interview.
Lady Barn House School is a thriving independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. There are currently around 480 pupils on roll. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care. There is a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each pupil’s confidence and abilities. The school aims to ensure that each child is happy, challenged and empowered to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities on offer at Lady Barn House School; leaving them equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a successful transition to Senior School.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and flexible General Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role that supports the day-to-day running of the school. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching and support staff, providing general classroom support, assisting with administration, helping with school events, sports fixtures and after-school clubs, and accompanying educational visits and residential trips.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working with children, is happy to turn their hand to a variety of tasks and enjoys being part of a busy school community. A childcare qualification is not essential, although experience of working with children would be advantageous.
During school holidays, the successful applicant will support the schools Holiday Club provision, Barney’s Breakout, as a Holiday Club Assistant. The successful applicant must have an excellent rapport with young children, be committed to the highest standards of educational provision and be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of Lady Barn House School.
The hours of work for full-time General Assistants are 37.5 hours per week from 8.15am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round. This position is part-time, working 25.75 hours per week, all year round. Hours of work during term-time are Monday and Tuesday 11.30am to 5.15pm and Wednesday to Friday from 11.30am to 4.15pm.
Actual working hours during school holiday periods at Barney’s Breakout can be flexible, provided that the contracted 25.75 hours per week are covered. Salary is split by equal monthly instalments throughout the year.
Lady Barn House School has its own salary scale. All colleagues are entitled to a free school lunch in the dining room in exchange for various duties. All permanent colleagues receive a generous discount on the fees for any of their children who attend the school, subject to availability of spaces.
Enjoy excellent benefits as well as being part of a school that values care, excellence, and community.
Apply now and help shape young lives at Lady Barn House School!
To apply, please complete your application online via our website www.ladybarnhouse.org/630/career-opportunities.
The closing date to receive applications is 4pm on Monday 3 August 2026.
Applications will be assessed on receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
Lady Barn House School is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The School will consider all applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.
Pay: £13,722.00-£14,469.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
