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Early Years Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Mundella Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-2296-148S
  • Posted:26/01/2026
  • Pay:Veritas Range 4
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:04/02/2026 at 15:00
  • Interviews:Monday 9th February

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Could You Be Our New EYFS Teaching Assistant?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team at Mundella Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for Early Years education to work within either our Preschool or EYFS (Reception) classes, depending on experience and school need.

Post Details 

  • 31.25 hours per week (8.30am-3.15pm)
  • Term time only plus one week (flexible working considered)
  • KSB (Veritas Range 4) pro-rata:  £18497.47 (FTE £25126)
  • Fixed for one year to 31st January, 2027

About the Role

At Mundella, we recognise that the early years are a crucial stage in a child’s development. As part of our dedicated EYFS team, you will help create a nurturing, stimulating and enriching environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.

Working alongside our Early Years leader, experienced TAs and colleagues, you will support teaching and learning by providing both general classroom/ preschool support and targeted interventions for individuals and small groups. You will play a vital role in helping children develop key early skills, independence and confidence.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for Early Years, who is ready for a new challenge within a friendly and supportive school.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has experience working in an EYFS setting (Preschool or Reception)
  • Understands child development and the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Values every child as an individual and puts their needs at the centre of all practice
  • Makes learning fun, purposeful and appropriately challenging
  • Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to daily practice
  • Works effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Is ambitious, reflective and keen to contribute to whole-school improvement
  • Builds strong relationships with children, families and staff to support the best possible outcomes

We are also keen to hear from candidates who bring specific experience in speech and language support, SEND, early communication, or school‑readiness development.

What We Offer

  • A friendly, welcoming and supportive school community
  • An experienced and collaborative EYFS team
  • A comprehensive training and induction programme
  • Opportunities for professional development across the Trust
  • A nurturing environment that values staff wellbeing and teamwork

If you feel you have the passion, skills and commitment to make a difference to our youngest learners, we would love to hear from you. Tours are welcomed and encouraged.

Please refer to the Veritas Teaching Assistant Job Description for full role expectations.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to provide excellent references and to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

Mundella Primary School is a forward thinking and child centered school situated in East Folkestone. The school is comprised of 7 classes and caters for up to 210 children in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2. We also have a Pre School for children 3 years +

The school has a happy and friendly atmosphere, with a very dedicated staff who are ambitious for all their pupils and the community they serve. Our latest Ofsted report can be found here https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/148711

With Aspiration and Achievement at our heart, the school values good behaviour and offers a creative environment in which children are keen to learn and fulfil their true potential.

We are proud to be part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust https://www.veritasmat.co.uk/

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lauren Wharmby- Headteacher
  • Address:Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
  • Telephone: (01303) 252265
  • Email: lwharmby@mundella.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01303) 252281

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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.