EYFS Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3145-199S
• Posted:05/06/2026
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:24/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

At Woodchurch CE Primary School, we believe that a child’s first steps into education should be filled with wonder, curiosity, and joy. Our EYFS team is dedicated to creating a nurturing, vibrant environment where our youngest learners can thrive, explore, and develop a lifelong love for learning.

We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of our Reception children.

Salary: Kent Scheme Salary Scale (Pro-rata, Term-Time Only) 

Hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) as total of 31.5hrs per week. 

Contract: Term-time only (plus select INSET days) 

Pay: £13.56 per hour, which equates to £19,012.68 per annum. 

This contract is for a fixed term period of 1 academic year, with the possibliity of it being made permenant. 

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you won't just be managing a classroom; you will be an active partner in a child's development. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that sparks imagination and builds foundational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and extend child-initiated play, turning everyday moments into rich learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework to help track progress and support next steps in learning.
• Encourage children to play and explore, active learn, and create and think critically.
• Create a safe, warm, and secure environment for our children, while fostering open, positive communication with parents and carers.
• Keep children motivated, focused, and excited about their daily adventures in the classroom and outdoor learning areas.

About You

We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with early years children and understands the unique magic (and organized chaos!) of an EYFS classroom.

Essential Qualities & Skills:

• A strong, working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and how young children develop.
• You are patient, warm, incredibly resilient, and not afraid to get stuck into messy play or outdoor learning in all weathers.
• Ability to connect effortlessly with 4- and 5-year-olds, as well as collaborate professionally with staff and families.
• Someone who sees an opportunity to enhance a game or support a frustrated child and steps in with empathy and tact.
• A relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Education (or equivalent experience) is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative school community.
• Beautiful rural school grounds with fantastic outdoor learning spaces.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Woodchurch CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Caroline Ridley
• Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
• Telephone: (01233) 860232
• Email: kburlton@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 860804

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