EYFS Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Andrew's School , Rochester

• Ref:MED887-6002-111S
• Posted:13/02/2026
• Pay:19,659
• Start Date:Wednesday 15th April 2026
• App Close Date:23/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:Friday 27th February 2026

Advert

St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start on Wednesday 15^th April 2026

Full-Time EYFS Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week – term time only)  

Closing Date: midnight Monday 23^rd February 2026

Interviews will take place on Friday 27^th February 2026

Actual Salary (working term time only) £19,659

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and talented Teaching Assistant to work in a very successful and high achieving school. This role could involve work in either our Pre-School (ages 2 –4) or our Reception (ages 4-5).

We are seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team. Applicants must hold a full and approved Level 3 qualification (meeting the DfE’s Early Years Educator requirements). Appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications (including awarding body and start/completion dates), satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks.

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.

We are looking for someone who will:-

• Be positive and adaptable
• Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
• Work under the direction and guidance of class teachers
• Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff team
• Be committed to providing high quality learning and experiences for all children.
• Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition)

We can offer: -

• Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
• Small class sizes
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
• Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
• Free lunches
• Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren

This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks a year).

Before/Afterschool clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition.

To apply please follow the link below

EYFS Teaching Assistant in South East - Education Development Trust

St. Andrew’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)

Information about the school

St Andrew’s School is a highly successful and well respected co-educational independent primary school set in a conservation area of historic Rochester. Our bright, happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive in our smaller class sizes and benefit from specialist teaching in some subjects.

St. Andrew's achieves consistently good academic results where pupils are prepared for the 11+ examinations and the majority move on to the School of their choice. The School has a very happy atmosphere that can be attributed to the sensitive way in which the staff teach and care for the children. The enthusiasm for the children to be successful creates a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning. The School is proud of its teaching and learning with an emphasis on class teaching with appropriate differentiation. The discipline in the School is based on mutual respect amongst pupils, peers and teachers. The children have clearly defined parameters of behaviour and are taught to show respect to all with whom they come in contact.

The 340 pupil school caters for 3 to 11 year olds and is owned and managed by Education Development Trust, a leading independent provider of education and training services in the UK and overseas.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicky Coyle
• Address:24-28 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA
• Telephone: 01634 843479
• Email: nicky.coyle@st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk

Fax: 01634 840789

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• Job Description