EYFS Teaching Assistant (FTC Until 31/08/2026) - Fixed Term

Salmestone Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2011-157S
• Posted:27/06/2025
• Pay:Est actual £16,077.10 (£23,555.64FTE) per annum
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:16th 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 31/08/2026

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

Salmestone Primary and Nursery School became an academy within The Kemnal Academies Trust in September 2012. It was identified as a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2019.

Please use the link below to view a video about our school.

https://vimeo.com/752919992

Situated on the outskirts of Margate the school is one form entry which is organised in Phases. As part of TKAT we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Shaping the Future of Young Minds.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Perseverance Community Inspiration Achievement

Our absolute passion is the learning, safety, enjoyment and development of our children. We believe that by inspiring and teaching them the skills they need from Nursery onwards, they will be successful and valued members of the community. In all that we do, we have high expectations of ourselves and of our children. Salmestone has been privileged to be part of the local community since 1886. We belong to a family of schools working in partnership to deliver a high standard of education to the young people of Thanet and the wider TKAT community. Please see our Facebook page to our learning, successes and community engagement. www.facebook.com/salmestone

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Salmestone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Daniel More, School Business Manager
• Address:College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB
• Telephone: 01843 220949
• Email: office@salmestone-tkat.org

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