About this role
Role purpose
- Support the class teacher in maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful Montessori environment while helping individual children participate, care for themselves and develop independence.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, reset and care for the classroom environment and Montessori materials.
- Support individual children and small groups under the teacher’s direction without interrupting concentration unnecessarily.
- Assist with arrival, toileting, handwashing, meals, rest, outdoor play and dismissal.
- Observe children and share relevant, factual information with the class teacher.
- Maintain hygiene, safety, attendance and safeguarding routines.
- Help prepare learning materials, displays and classroom records.
- Supervise transitions and ensure no child is left unattended.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and refer parent questions to the class teacher where appropriate.
- Participate in training and demonstrate a willingness to deepen Montessori practice.
Qualifications and experience
- Certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Development, Montessori Education, Teacher Training or a related field.
- TSC registration where applicable and a valid certificate of good conduct.
- 5–10 years of experience supporting children in kindergarten or early-years settings.
- Practical understanding of child safeguarding, hygiene, positive guidance and classroom routines.
- Patient, observant, physically active and willing to support personal-care routines.
- A genuine respect for children’s independence and concentration.