St. Andrew's School has the following vacancy to start as soon as possible
Full-Time EYFS Teaching Assistant
(This role could be based in our Reception Class or Pre-School Classes)
35 hours per week – term time only
Actual Salary £19, working term time only)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and talented Teaching Assistant to work in a very successful and high achieving school, graded 'Excellent' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
We are seeking a qualified
Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
to join our team. Applicants must ideally hold a full and approved Level 3 qualification (meeting the DfE's Early Years Educator requirements). Appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications (including awarding body and start/completion dates), satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks.
If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:
* Be positive and adaptable
* Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
* Work under the direction and guidance of class teachers
* Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff team
* Be committed to providing high quality learning and experiences for all children.
* Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition)
We can offer:
* A unique Pre-School environment, with themed rooms and three outdoor areas
* Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
* Small class sizes
* Well-resourced classrooms
* Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
* Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
* Free lunches
* Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks a year).
Before/Afterschool clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition.
Deadline for applications:
Midnight on Tuesday 7 October 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview details:
Interviews will take place on Thursday 10 October.
How to apply:
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
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About the organisation
St Andrew's in Rochester, Kent, is a co-educational non-selective school for children from 3 to 11. It was founded in 1951 with clear and simple aims: to offer an affordable education with the emphasis on the 'three Rs' – reading, writing and arithmetic – and to promote traditional values.
Under the proprietorship of Education Development Trust, which acquired the school in 1999, St. Andrew's has flourished and has held dear its values – even though society may have changed around it. The school is renowned for its excellent pastoral care and its unfailing and outstanding success in placing pupils at prestigious grammar schools.
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