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EYFS Class Teaching Assistant - Part-time

St Peter's CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3053-235S
  • Posted:08/12/2025
  • Pay: KSA ( Kent Range 3)
  • Start Date:06.01.2026
  • App Close Date:15/12/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Teaching Assistant – Supporting Specific Children in EYFS

Do you want to be part of a positive, caring team who are passionate about making a difference for every child?
Are you able to support, motivate and inspire children to achieve their full potential?
Do you believe that all children can succeed?

We are seeking a professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team one day per week (Fridays), supporting learning in our EYFS class. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible and will demonstrate empathy, understanding, and a nurturing approach when working with very young children.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Fun, positive, and has a great sense of humour
  • Passionate about EYFS and committed to helping children thrive
  • Experienced in working with young children (EYFS experience preferred)
  • Flexible, resilient, and able to use initiative
  • Organised with strong interpersonal skills
  • Caring, kind, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents/carers
  • Determined to make a difference and believes all children can succeed

What we offer:

  • A welcoming, supportive team
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • Guidance from our experienced SENCO and staff team

Essential requirements:

  • GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
  • Previous experience working with young children (EYFS experience desirable)

Hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm (Fridays), term time only, with a 30-minute lunch break
Salary: KSA (Kent Range 3)

How to apply:
Applications should be made via www.kent-teach.com.

For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01892 525727 or email finance@st.peters.kent.sch.uk.

 

 

St Peter’s CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure application to the Criminal Records Bureau and check against the ISA-barred list for children.

Information about the school

🌿 Welcome to St Peter’s CE Primary School 🌿
A thriving, inclusive and values-led school community in Tunbridge Wells.

St Peter’s CE Primary School is a happy, successful and oversubscribed one-form entry school with 210 children on roll. Nestled in the picturesque Hawkenbury Village area of Tunbridge Wells, our school enjoys a peaceful setting with far-reaching views, yet remains within walking distance of the town centre. Most of our pupils live locally and walk to school from the surrounding roads, contributing to our strong sense of community. We have parking on site for staff and value ourselves in providing opportunities for staff development.

Our beautiful site includes a forest school, a large field, a multi-use games area, and a stunning new school building completed in 2021. These facilities support a rich and varied curriculum and provide an inspiring environment for learning and play.

At the heart of our ethos are the values of Courage, Compassion and Respect. Visitors often comment on the warm welcome they receive from both pupils and staff, and we are proud of the inclusive, nurturing culture that defines our school.

Our Vision
Built upon courage, compassion and respect, excellence in learning and ambition in teaching, our school lights the way to a world of possibilities.
With relationships at our core, we nurture every individual. Each unique contribution is valued.
All flourish, making a difference as global citizens and as a beacon in our local community.

Our Aims
To achieve our vision, St Peter’s is committed to: - Enabling all children and adults to flourish. - Providing an inclusive educational setting that nurtures the potential of every child. - Supporting a team of enthusiastic, committed staff who embrace new ideas and challenges. - Being a vibrant hub for the local community, with strong links to St Peter's Church.

Our carefully designed curriculum offers a broad and balanced education, enriched with opportunities for academic, physical, social, moral and spiritual development. We also offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, music, arts and wellbeing, helping every child to thrive.

To learn more about our school and being part of our vibrant staff team, please visit our https://www.st-peters.kent.sch.uk. Our newsletters provide a wonderful insight into school life and the many exciting things we do.

Come and Visit Us
If you’re interested in joining our team or learning more about the role we are currently recruiting for, we warmly invite you to get in touch and arrange a tour. We welcome everyone who feels this could be the opportunity they’ve been looking for.

St Peter’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and follows safer recruitment practices. Further information about our safeguarding policies is available on our website.

We may interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date.

📧 For enquiries, please email: finance@st-peters.kent.sch.uk or call 01892525727

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Joanna Langton
  • Address:Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN25BW
  • Telephone: 01892525727
  • Email: admin@st-peters.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.