Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant

Gravel Hill Primary School; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative team

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Opportunity to make a genuine verschil

Job summary

Gravel Hill Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated EYFS team. The post requires a Level 3 qualification and experience supporting young children, with responsibilities across play-based learning, planning support, and helping children gain independence and confidence.

The role involves working closely with teachers to create a safe, nurturing classroom environment where every child can flourish and make excellent

Qualifications

• Has a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification with knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child-centred learning.
• Experience supporting young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively working with teachers and other staff to support teaching and learning.
• Ensuring that all pupils, including those with differing needs and abilities, can access education and make progress.
• Supporting pupils in class, small groups or 1:1.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
• Helping create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Job description

Post Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
School: Gravel Hill Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027
Contract Hours: 13 hours Per Week
Working Weeks: 38 Weeks Per Year
Working Pattern: 08:15 - 15:15 (days to be confirmed)
Grade: BEX05 (NJC 5)
Actual Salary: £9,203 Actual (£30,408 FTE)
Position Start Date: January 2027
Advert Closing Date: 20th November 2026
Interview Date: w/b 23rd November 2026

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant, who holds a relevant Level 3 qualification, to join our team.

The successful candidate will work as part of our experienced and supportive EYFS team, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. You will support children’s learning and development through engaging play-based activities, contribute to the planning and delivery of exciting learning opportunities, and help children to develop their independence, confidence and social skills. Working closely with class teachers and colleagues, you will play an important role in ensuring all children make excellent progress and enjoy a positive start to their learning journey.

Your role will include:

• Collaboratively working with teachers and other staff to support teaching and leaning
• Ensuring that all pupils, including those with differing needs and abilities, can access education and make progress
• Supporting pupils in class, small groups or 1:1
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Helping create a safe, nurturing classroom environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification, with strong practical skills and knowledge of child development.
• Has thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child-centred learning.
• Has experience of supporting young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is caring, patient and has an enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to helping every child succeed.

We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.