EYFS TA in the Nursery - Term Time

Finberry Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2061-242S
• Posted:23/04/2026
• Pay:KSA £24,513 FTE
• Start Date:TBC subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:07/05/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBA

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We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team within Finberry Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to support children aged 2–4 years in a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating early years environment where learning through play is at the heart of our practice. 

Working closely with the Nursery Teacher and Early Years team, you will help to deliver high-quality provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing as part of the wider school community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities. 

• Work with individual children and small groups to promote learning and development. 

• Help create a safe, welcoming, and well-resourced learning environment, indoors and outdoors. 

• Support children’s personal care and daily routines sensitively and respectfully. 

• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s social and emotional development. 

• Contribute to observations and assessments under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher. 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to school life. 

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic individual who is ready to make a real impact in our classrooms!  

You should: 

• Have experience of working with young children, ideally within an Early Years or school setting. 

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3) or be willing to work towards one. 

• Have a good understanding of child development and the EYFS. 

• Be caring, patient, and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in early childhood education. 

• Work well as part of a team and communicates effectively with adults and children. 

• Be committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting children’s wellbeing. 

This role is:

• Part-time term-time
• 8.15am - 3.45pm Monday to Friday
• 33.75 hrs per week (30 hours are offered on a permanent contract, the extra 3.75 hours are attached to the Early Years setting and will be reduced should you move to another year group)
• Salary is KSA (33.75hrs @ 43 paid weeks) will be approximately £18,990 pro rata

At The Stour Academy Trust, we value our staff and are committed to their professional growth. You will have access to continuous training linked to effective teaching practises and innovative technology use, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to our educational mission. 

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you! Internal candidates should submit their application through the staff portal, while external applicants can send their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role to [insert email/contact information]. 

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

We place the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils at the heart of our work. All staff are expected to adhere to safeguarding policies and promote pupil welfare at all times. 

Information about the school

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent, UK - Finberry Primary School is a growing primary school - A large, purpose-built site in Finberry Village, the school has an on-site nursery for 2,3 and 4 year olds and also hosts a Specialist Resource Provision dedicated for children with a primary need type of Autism. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour.

About Us: At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision. For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.finberry.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT5 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

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