13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    December 2026

  • Closing date

    16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£19,017.00 - £21,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

Temple Mill Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant with Level 3 qualification to join our team in December 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of their work.

This is a term-time-only position working 32.5 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. This role is paid on NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £26,016 - £29,071 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £19,017 - £21,352 per annum).

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

o Access to Benenden Healthcare

o Free Flu Jabs

o Free Health Checks

o Access PayWise+

o Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses

o Discounted gym membership

o CPD afternoons

o Access to Mental Health First Aiders

o Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 231901 or emailing office@templemill.medway.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

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About Temple Mill Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
237 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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