EYFS Teaching Assistant - Full-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3289-157S
• Posted:05/06/2025
• Pay:KR4 term time
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 1st July 2025

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We are seeking to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Early Years practitioner to become part of our friendly and supportive team of dedicated professionals who are committed to putting children first. Whilst classroom experience would be an asset, we would also welcome applications from confident pre-school professionals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent Early Years practitioner who is passionate about providing the best for children
• Have high expectations for all pupils and inspire and motivate our children
• Contribute to the provision of a stimulating and supportive learning environment, under the direction of the class teacher
• Promote the school’s inclusive ethos and Christian values
• Work collaboratively to develop own skills and share good practice with colleagues
• Build strong relationships and work effectively with all members of the school community

We are looking for a TA with flexibility, experience in learning support and the ability to contribute to our school’s community and vision. The successful applicant will be sensitive to children’s varying needs, but be able to work under the guidance of the teaching team, SENCo and Leadership Team.

Applicants should preferably be qualified to NVQ Level 2, and have some knowledge of the development and learning styles of children and special educational needs. A knowledge of and experience of techniques and resources for working with pupils with speech and language needs and ASC would be preferable.

The TA will be based in our Early Years Class and will cover lunch duty. The post will be for 31.25 hours a week. Salary - FTE £25,126.00  (£17,942.88 pro-rata).

For an informal chat about the position and more information please telephone Mrs Kristina Dyer (Head teacher) on 01227 464392 or email headteacher@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Child Protection Policy.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2024), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kristina Dyer
• Address:St Peter's Methodist Primary School, St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH
• Telephone: (01227) 464392
• Email: office@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job description and person spec for KR4 teaching assistant
• Child Protection Policy