Thomas’s Battersea Kindergarten is seeking an encouraging Support Teacher to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.

Description

A very warm welcome to Thomas’s Battersea Kindergarten, which, from September 2026, will fall under the same roof as Thomas’s Battersea.

Currently situated at St Mary’s Church, a stone’s throw away from Thomas’s Battersea, our expert Early Years teaching team gently guides each child to explore their potential, build self-confidence, and develop into inquisitive, capable, and enthusiastic learners. Through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and carefully planned learning experiences, children are encouraged to think creatively, communicate openly, and develop strong social and emotional skills. Every child is supported to grow at their own pace; developing independence, resilience, and a genuine joy in learning that will stay with them as they move through their school years and beyond.

From September 2026, the Kindergarten will move on to the Thomas’s Battersea site for Upper Kindergarten aged pupils, thus taking our offering from 3 to 13. We are hugely looking forward to making this transition and bringing the teams closer together, whilst ensuring curriculum alignment and seamless admissions from the Kindergarten to Reception.

The Role

Thomas’s Battersea Kindergarten is seeking an encouraging Support Teacher to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Support Teacher to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Closing Date: Thursday, 5th February 2026

Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 10th February 2026

Start Date: Monday, 23rd February 2026

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term contract commencing from February to August 2026, term time only.

Hours: 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8am until 12pm.

Location: The Moorings, Battersea Church Rd, London SW11 3NA

How to Apply

Thomas’s will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full.

Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further details please go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/join-our-team or email: [email protected]

Safeguarding

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.