Early Years Teaching Assistant

Fern Hill Primary School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,876.91 - £24,558.96 Annually (Actual) KET Support Staff Pay Spine Grade C Point 3-5 (Plus 1% above National Pay Scales). Full Time hours 08:30-16:00 (30 minute unpaid lunch break).

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

Fern Hill Primary School is an outstanding primary school (with nursery) where high academic progress is maintained through a creative and inspiring curriculum.

Fern Hill is a warm and friendly, purposeful school, where everybody matters and everybody cares. We aim to make sure that every individual feels happy, secure and valued. Children are at the heart of all we do and we work hard to ensure that every child fulfils their potential. .

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, who is positive, flexible and creative in approach to teaching and learning.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to:

• Advance pupils’ learning and nurture their wellbeing.
• Work with all pupils’ both in classrooms and in small groups outside the classroom.
• Uphold the school’s values and be happy to play a full part in the life of our school.
• Ensure that children receive an outstanding educational experience.
• Ability to work across the primary age range.
• Support with lunch duties.

In return, we can offer you:

• A hard-working, dedicated and supportive team.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Happy and enthusiastic pupils.
• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Support Staff Pay Scales.
• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

In your supporting statement of application, please address all points in the person specification.

Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 pm on Monday 23rd June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 26th June 2025

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

If possible, you are welcome to visit the school before applying. Please contact the school office on 020 8247 0300 to arrange an informal tour of the school. For more information about the school, please visit our website: https://www.fernhillprimary.org

How to Apply

Please apply via the My New Term Portal (CVs will not be accepted).

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

Fern Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities

At Fern Hill, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and pupils. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Fern Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 652 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fern Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fern-hill-primary-school-kingston-upon-thames

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