TemporaryPart timeHampstead and Bayswater
Overview
The Maria Montessori Institute offers vibrant, joyful and authentic Montessori environments across Hampstead, Notting Hill and Bayswater. We are a well-established and highly regarded school community, committed to high-quality Montessori practice, where both children and adults thrive.
We are currently looking for two Montessori Assistants to join our Children’s House (3–6) Flex Team from September 2026, with positions available in Hampstead and Bayswater (please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter). Our Flex Team supports transitions, playtime and daily flow across our Children’s Houses. Some Flex Team members work regular fixed hours; others join as bank cover, sharing their availability month to month. This role is one of the regular, fixed-hours positions: 11:30am – 2:00pm Monday-Friday, with scope to extend the day depending on need and your own availability. This is a genuine entry point into our community, with real opportunities to grow into further roles.
The Role
As a Montessori Assistant on our Flex Team, you will:
Care for the environment and create materials to support children’s learningSupport children through transitions to lunch and playtime in collaboration with the teaching teamIntroduce games and activities during playtime that support children’s social and physical developmentBuild warm, consistent relationships with children and colleagues, supporting each child’s development with care and respect
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is genuinely interested in the Montessori approach and enjoys working with children aged 3–6Is warm, reliable and adaptableIs committed to safeguarding, equity and inclusion
A Montessori Diploma and experience with young children are ideal, though we welcome applications from those earlier in their training journey.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
Ongoing professional development and mentorship from experienced AMI practitionersAccess to SEND and Early Years training, resources and meetingsMonthly Children’s House MeetingsDiscount on existing MMI training coursesKnowledge of internal vacanciesA supportive environment in which your practice can deepen and flourish
We’re also currently recruiting for bank cover on our Flex Team – please see our separate advert if you’re looking for more flexible, as-needed hours.
To find out more or arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Shallal Qureshi at
[email protected].
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to
[email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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