Teaching Assistant – Eyfs/Ks1 - Part-time

Greenlands Primary School, Darenth

• Ref:KCC886-2062-196S
• Posted:14/10/2025
• Pay:KSA £18,287 Actual (FTE £24,513)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:09/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Post Title: Teaching Assistant – EYFS/KS1

School: Greenlands Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year term time only.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30a.m. – 3.30p.m.

Grade: KSA

Salary:  £18,287 Actual (FTE £24,513)

Position Start Date: As soon as possible.

Advert Closing Date (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date): 9th November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Join Our Greenlands Family as an EYFS Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing school environment? Greenlands is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team and help shape the future of our youngest learners.

At Greenlands, we pride ourselves on being a small, family-oriented school where every child and staff member is valued as an individual. We believe in creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive — and where staff feel truly part of something special.

What Makes Greenlands Unique?

• A close-knit, caring community where relationships matter
• A supportive team that celebrates each other’s strengths
• A culture of kindness, creativity, and high expectations
• A place where your ideas and initiative are welcomed

The Role

You’ll work closely with teachers and children in both classroom and play settings, helping to create a joyful and stimulating learning environment. Your role will be vital in supporting children’s development, adapting learning to meet individual needs, and encouraging positive behaviour through patience and care.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Experienced and/or qualified in EYFS/KS1
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to diverse learning needs
• Calm, caring, and confident in managing behaviour supportively
• A true team player who brings warmth and energy to the classroom

You’ll Also Bring:

• A solid understanding of how children learn and develop
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Great organisational skills and a flexible approach
• A desire to grow professionally within a forward-thinking team
• The ability to build trusting relationships with children and staff

Why Join Us?

If you’re looking for a school where your contribution is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference — Greenlands is the place for you. Our staff love working here, and we’d love for you to become part of our school family.

Visits are warmly encouraged — come and see the magic for yourself!

For further information about the school, please visit https: www.greenlandsprimary.org.uk

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role and to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01474 703178.

Information about the school

Greenlands Primary School

At Greenlands Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Site Manager to join our supportive, friendly school. Your role will be to ensure the security, health and safety of the site to a high standard and make a positive contribution to the school’s environment.

We are a small, family school where every child and staff member is treated as an individual and is welcomed as part of the Greenlands’ family. You will work with a supportive, caring team of staff who will ensure that you are able to achieve within your role.

For further information about the school, please visit https:/www.greenlandsprimary.org.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

Greenlands is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools within our Trust

Safer Recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms, and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Green Street, Green Road, Darenth, Kent, DA2 8DH
• Telephone: 01474703178
• Email: office@greenlandsprimary.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description