EYFS Teaching Assistant

Academics; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Medway is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a Preschool Nursery. This full-time role starts September 2026 and is based on site in Medway. You will support children in EYFS and bring confident phonics knowledge to the early years team.

We welcome applicants who have Level 3 qualifications, EYFS experience, and a patient, caring approach to build a varied and engaging curriculum for young learners.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience supporting children in Early Years.
• Good phonics knowledge.
• Patient and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Early Years in the nursery.
• Assist with delivery of a varied EYFS curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive, safe learning environment.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Patient and caring

EYFS experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Medway

Full Time

September 2026

Do you have experience of supporting children in EYFS?

Do you have a confident knowledge and understanding of current Phonics Schemes of Work?

If you have a passion for working with children in Early Years and you're available on a full time basis, then we would love to hear from you at Academics Rochester.

We are currently working with a Preschool Nursery in Medway who are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and creative teaching assistant to join their early years' team as soon as possible. The team and school are committed to delivering an exciting and varied curriculum that is accessible to all.

Successful candidates will also:

• Be Level 3 qualified
• Have experience of supporting children in Early Years
• Have a patient and caring approach
• Confident phonics knowledge

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy