Pre-School Practitioner - Term Time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2098-297S
• Posted:15/10/2025
• Pay:Veritas Range 4 (KR4)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:07/11/2025 at 10:30
• Interviews:14th November 2025

Advert

Pre-school Teaching Assistant/Practitioner 

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

Veritas Range 4 

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. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

We are on an exciting journey to rebuild our school and are working with the Department for Education on a new build project. We will be moving into our new building in January, 2026.

Job Contact Information

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

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• Job description