EYFS Teaching Assistant (FTC Until 20/07/2026) - Term Time

Northdown Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2009-153S
• Posted:27/06/2025
• Pay:Est actual £17,103.00 (£23,337.00FTE) per annum
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:18th July 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team, across our nursery and reception classes.  You will encourage our children to be unique, foster their curiosity and support them on a journey of discovery enabling them to be inquisitive and confident learners.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant you’ll immerse yourself with our stimulating Early Years Foundation Stage and engage in learning through creative play.  The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however, the ability to sing out of tune in front of children is essential. 

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team of practitioners and teachers.  It’s not necessarily the length of your experience as an EYFS Teaching Assistant that were most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 

This is a fixed term contract until 20/07/2026

The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

* A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills

* Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment with indoor and outdoor activities

* Passionate about education and has the ability to plan for children's development

* Able to observe and plan activities for children in a small group

* Able to write accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Excellent ongoing CPD

* Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials 

* Cycle to work scheme 

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests              

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Information about the school

Our Primary school was established as an Academy by The Kemnal Academies Trust in 2012. We are one of a number of Primary schools supported by TKAT across the South East of England.

Working within a Multi-Academy Trust, we are in a privileged position to collaborate with other schools and receive the first-hand experience of immediate and significant teacher training which enables us to be innovative in our approaches to 21st-century teaching practice.

Through our ethos of ‘I Can…’, we believe that every child can succeed. We ensure that our children develop high aspirations, self-belief, and an understanding of their world and their community. We believe that the mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics are the cornerstones that allow children and young people to build a happy, self-determined, and fulfilled life.

All staff at our school strive to build upon our vision of children and families exploring new horizons - raising aspirations through supporting the community in many different ways and often the unexpected. We recognise the importance of having strong relationships with parents and the community, and the impact it has on learning outcomes.

We believe in creating an environment where all children are valued and their voices heard so that the education we deliver is tailored to the children of our community. We recognise that our community is influenced by many cultures, beliefs, and life circumstances that shape the present lives of our children.

With our ethos of ‘I can…’ we invest in the core values of Harmony, Curiosity, Courage, Determination, and Aspiration which are intrinsic to a developed curriculum that recognises the unique makeup of our community. We are committed to taking the children on a journey of challenge and self-discovery through new experiences to promote growth, both in mind and body.

Education is a fundamental human right and we are proud to serve these children and their community. We are committed to promoting the long-term collective well-being of all the children entrusted to our care and are committed to supporting children’s positive mental health.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Julie Neaverson
• Address:Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE
• Telephone: (01843) 226077
• Email: headteacher@northdown.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 222341

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