Preschool Assistant

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Heybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Cycle to work

Eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction programme

Job summary

Heybridge Primary School is seeking a Preschool Assistant to join a supportive team at TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust). The role involves fostering curious, confident learners through the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a focus on creative play and development planning.

You’ll work with a committed team delivering high-quality education and supporting children from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be a great communicator and team player, with a passion for education and

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Early years understanding

Job description

Pre-school Assistant

• Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)
• Salary: Scale 2, Point 3, £25,614 (Estimated Actual Scale 2, Point 3, £18,484)
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Maldon
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 29 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Job Advert

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive Preschool Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team. 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 Preschool 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 a Preschool 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 Preschool 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

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction 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 to help plan and deliver great lessons
• 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 Heybridge Primary School

Heybridge Primary School currently has 405 pupils ranging from 4 - 11 years. We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. 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 Heybridge so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01621 854082 or email [e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - 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 as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.