Early Years Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Garlingeprimary; England; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive primary school in the UK seeks a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting children in a nursery setting, requiring previous experience with children and an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare Development. The position is term-time only with working hours from 08:30am to 03:30pm, Monday to Friday. The pay scale starts at KSA, approximately £18,286 per annum pro rata. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to child safeguarding and well-being.

Benefits

Free counselling and occupational health support

Commitment to staff well-being

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment for children.
• Ability to plan and lead activities for nursery children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children's needs in a nursery setting.
• Create a safe learning environment for children.
• Plan and conduct engaging story activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for supporting children

Previous experience with children

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification in Early Years / Childcare Development

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery, Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Early Years Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Ref: KCC886-3917-383S Pay: KSA

Start Date: 01/01/01 Close Date: 06/01/26

Are you an enthusiastic and caring individual with a passion for supporting children in a nursery setting?

We are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school nursery.

The successful candidate will need a wide range of skills to support our children's needs and will have a genuine desire to help create a safe and engaging environment to ensure children reach their full potential.

Previous experience of working with children is essential.

An NVQ Level 2 qulification in Early Years / Childcare Development is essential.

We require a good standard of general education and GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above are desirable.

The hours are 32.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day, working 08:30am - 03:30pm Monday-Friday. The role is term-time only (38 weeks per year).

The pay scale is set at KSA (which is £24,513 for a full time position) which equates to approximately £18,286 per annum pro rata.

A formal 30 minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will be required to plan and lead a 15-minute story activity with a small group of nursery children.

Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

CVs will not be accepted. Please complete your application form in full explaining how your skills / experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date then you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. Interviewees will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.kent-teach.com