Early Years Teaching Assistant. Job in Maidstone Education & Training Jobs

Term Time Teachers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school near Maidstone is seeking a dedicated Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing Nursery and Reception setting. This term-time role can be permanent or temp-to-perm. The ideal candidate is passionate about early learning, understands EYFS best practices, and enjoys working within a village-school community, helping each child thrive.

Qualifications

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Understands EYFS best practice and holistic child development.
• Is creative, energetic, and passionate about early learning.

Responsibilities

• Support phonics, early reading, and small-group interventions.
• Build strong relationships with families.
• Work as part of a warm, village-school community.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS best practice

Creativity

Passion for early learning

Relationship building with families

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Term Time - Permanent or Temp to Perm

Primary School near Maidstone, Kent

We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing, mixed-age Nursery and Reception setting. This term-time role offers the opportunity to join them on a permanent basis or initially through a temp-to-perm arrangement.

The school's Early Years provision follows the Curiosity Approach, providing a calm, engaging environment where every child is supported to explore, grow and thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Understands EYFS best practice and holistic child development
• Is creative, energetic and passionate about early learning
• Can support phonics, early reading and small-group interventions
• Builds strong relationships with families
• Enjoys working as part of a warm, village-school community

There may also be opportunities to support their breakfast club.

Visits are warmly encouraged. We may interview early for strong applicants.

Join our friendly, growing school community and help us give every child the best possible start.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)