Pre-School Practitioner - Term Time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2098-297S
• Posted:15/10/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:07/11/2025 at 10:30
• Interviews:14th November 2025

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Pre-school Teaching Assistant/Practitioner 

The post is for 32.5 hours per week (8:30 – 3:30 Monday to Friday) term time only.

Pay details: KSB £25,126

Pro rata based on 30hrs a week for 38 weeks a year is £17,302.25

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you love creating magical learning moments for pre-school children? We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Preschool Teaching Assistant/Practitioner to join our nurturing team.

About Us:
At Pilgrims' Way we believe in playful learning, curiosity and kindness. Our preschool is a vibrant, inclusive space where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore the world around them.

Your Role Will Include:

• Contributing to planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Supporting children’s emotional, social and educational development
• Building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, clean and stimulating environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years (or equivalent)
• Experience working with preschool-aged children
• A caring, creative and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A paediatric first aid cerficate

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team
• Ongoing professional development
• Working within a supportive multi-academy trust

Visits to the school are welcome, please call the school office on 01227 760084 

Please see separate Job Description for further details. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025 at 10:30am with interviews on the morning of Tuesday 11th November.

Pilgrims' Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references being received.

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018.

At Pilgrims’ Way Primary School, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive community where every child feels they Belong, is encouraged to Believe in themselves and others, and is inspired to Achieve their full potential. Through high expectations, compassion and a love of learning, we empower our children to grow with confidence, curiosity and resilience preparing them to thrive both now and in the future. Belong, Believe and Achieve are not separate ideas; they are deeply connected and together create the foundations for children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Belong Believe Achieve That is the Pilgrims' Way

Job Contact Information

• Name:Anita Jolles
• Address:Pilgrims' Way, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1XU
• Telephone: (01227) 760084
• Email: office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk

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• Job description