Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant

Northdown Primary School; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Northdown Primary School is seeking a Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our friendly TKAT community. You will support nursery and reception children, foster curiosity through creative play, and help develop early reading, writing and math skills within a caring team.

We value inclusive practice and offer progression through TKAT SCITT, a supportive environment, and opportunities for flexible working. A Cycle to work scheme and eye-care benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Immerse in the Early Years Foundation Stage and engage in learning through creative play.
• Support children to be inquisitive and confident learners.
• Plan activities for children in small groups and write assessments reflecting development.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At Northdown, we believe in creating an environment where all children are valued and their voices heard, so that the education we deliver is tailored to the children of our community. We recognise that our community is influenced by many cultures, beliefs, and life circumstances that shape the present lives of our children.

Through our ethos of I can... we invest in the core values of Harmony, Curiosity, Courage, Determination, and Aspiration which are intrinsic to a developed curriculum that recognises the unique makeup of our community. We are committed to taking the children on a journey of challenge and self-discovery through new experiences to promote growth, both in mind and body.

We intend to nurture the full potential of all children by encouraging them to:

• Become independent, resilient, and ambitious learners:
• Be confident and curious with a thirst for knowledge;
• Exhibit harmony through respect of oneself and others, including physical and mental wellbeing;
• Responsible members of the community who make a positive difference to society

At Northdown, we believe that every child can succeed. We will ensure that our children will develop high aspirations, self-belief, and an understanding of their world and their community. We believe that the mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics are the cornerstones that allow children and young people to build a happy, self-determined, and fulfilled life.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team, across our nursery and reception classes. You will encourage our children to be unique, foster their curiosity and support them on a journey of discovery enabling them to be inquisitive and confident learners.

As a Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant you’ll immerse yourself with our stimulating Early Years Foundation Stage and engage in learning through creative play. The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however, the ability to sing out of tune in front of children is essential.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team of practitioners and teachers. It’s not necessarily the length of your experience as an EYFS Teaching Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

The ideal Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment with indoor and outdoor activities
• Passionate about education and has the ability to plan for children’s development
• Able to observe and plan activities for children in a small group
• Able to write accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child

As Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Northdown Primary School

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Northdown so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 226077 or email [e-mail]

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Flexible Working

Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

Interview dates for this role are listed in the key vacancy details above; please ensure you hold this date in your diary when applying. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

Be Who You Are: Interview & Workplace Adjustments

Should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate fully. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments within both the recruitment process and the workplace to support every candidate.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to statutory safer recruitment checks prior to appointment. These include, but are not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, online searches (in line with KCSIE guidelines), identity and right-to-work verification, reference checks, relevant qualification/prohibition checks, and overseas checks where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed.

NJC Grade 3 Scale Point 3 £25,614 (estimated actual £14,633.13)

The Atkins Centre, Kemnal Technology College,

The Kemnal Academies Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 7348231. Its registered address is, The Atkins Centre, Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA.