3-6 Montessori Assistant, Flex Team (Bank Cover

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.

Temporary, Part time, All sites

We are currently looking for Montessori Assistants to join our Children's House (3–6)
Flex Team as bank cover
, across our Hampstead, Notting Hill and Bayswater sites, from September 2026. Our Flex Team supports transitions and daily flow across our Children’s Houses. This role is bank cover – you’ll share your availability each month and be called on as needed. This is a genuine entry point into our community, with real opportunities to grow into further roles.

As a Montessori Assistant on our Flex Team, you will:

• Step into an environment as required to support the team and contribute to the smooth and safe running of the day: presenting materials, observing or overseeing the environment alongside experienced AMI teachers
• Care for the environment and create materials to support children’s learning
• Support children through transitions to lunch and playtime in collaboration with the teaching team
• Build warm, consistent relationships with children and colleagues, supporting each child’s development with care and respect

• Is genuinely interested in the Montessori approach and enjoys working with children aged 3–6
• Is warm, reliable and adaptable
• Is committed to safeguarding, equity and inclusion
• Can offer availability at short notice and is comfortable working flexibly across sites
• Has permission to work in the UK and will be able to commute regularly into London. We don’t offer sponsorship.

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.

• Ongoing professional development and mentorship from experienced AMI practitioners
• Access to SEND and Early Years training, resources and meetings
• Monthly Children’s House Meetings
• Discount on existing MMI training courses
• Knowledge of internal vacancies
• A supportive environment in which your practice can deepen and flourish

We’re also currently recruiting for a fixed‑hours position on our Flex Team – please see our separate advert if you’re looking for consistent daily hours.

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