EYFS Teaching Assistant, Fixed term

Singlewell Primary School, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,513.00 Annually (FTE) KSA actual £17,820

EYFS Teaching Assistant, Fixed term job summary

Teaching Assistant

A teaching assistant plays a vital role in the classroom, supporting both teachers and students to create a positive and effective learning environment. They help explain concepts, guide small groups, provide one-to-one support, and encourage students to build confidence in their abilities. With patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills, teaching assistants help bring lessons to life, ensure every student feels included, and make a real difference in helping learners reach their full potential.

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 407

Singlewell School offers a warm, family friendly environment, set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Gravesend. Since expanding to a two-form entry in September 2016, the school has benefited from a newly built facility and now operates at full capacity, with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6. Each class is supported by dedicated Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We are fortunate to have modern, well-equipped facilities and spacious grounds, providing an excellent space for both learning and play.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

Key Details:

• Hours: Term time only, 31.67 hours per week, 8.30 am until 3:20 am Monday to Friday.
• The role would include working during the lunchtime period with an unpaid 30 min lunch break.
• Salary: Paid on KSA pro-rata.
• Experience: Qualifications and experience working in EYFS are desirable but not essential. Staff are required to be adaptable and be able to work in different classes over time. The applicant would need to demonstrate strong English and Maths skills in order to assist the teacher in delivering the lessons and to enable the children to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class. They would also need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and be willing to undertake 1-1 pupil supervision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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A teaching assistant plays a vital role in the classroom, supporting both teachers and students to create a positive and effective learning environment. They help explain concepts, guide small groups, provide one-to-one support, and encourage students to build confidence in their abilities. With patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills, teaching assistants help bring lessons to life, ensure every student feels included, and make a real difference in helping learners reach their full potential.

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 407

Singlewell School offers a warm, family friendly environment, set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Gravesend. Since expanding to a two-form entry in September 2016, the school has benefited from a newly built facility and now operates at full capacity, with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6. Each class is supported by dedicated Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We are fortunate to have modern, well-equipped facilities and spacious grounds, providing an excellent space for both learning and play.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

Key Details:

• Hours: Term time only, 31.67 hours per week, 8.30 am until 3:20 am Monday to Friday.
• The role would include working during the lunchtime period with an unpaid 30 min lunch break.
• Salary: Paid on KSA pro-rata.
• Experience: Qualifications and experience working in EYFS are desirable but not essential. Staff are required to be adaptable and be able to work in different classes over time. The applicant would need to demonstrate strong English and Maths skills in order to assist the teacher in delivering the lessons and to enable the children to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class. They would also need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and be willing to undertake 1-1 pupil supervision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01474 569859. Please visit our website: room, supporting both teachers and students to create a positive and effective learning environment. They help explain concepts, guide small groups, provide one-to-one support, and encourage students to build confidence in their abilities. With patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills, teaching assistants help bring lessons to life, ensure every student feels included, and make a real difference in helping learners reach their full potential.

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 407

Singlewell School offers a warm, family friendly environment, set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Gravesend. Since expanding to a two-form entry in September 2016, the school has benefited from a newly built facility and now operates at full capacity, with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6. Each class is supported by dedicated Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We are fortunate to have modern, well-equipped facilities and spacious grounds, providing an excellent space for both learning and play.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

Key Details:

• Hours: Term time only, 31.67 hours per week, 8.30 am until 3:20 am Monday to Friday.
• The role would include working during the lunchtime period with an unpaid 30 min lunch break.
• Salary: Paid on KSA pro-rata.
• Experience: Qualifications and experience working in EYFS are desirable but not essential. Staff are required to be adaptable and be able to work in different classes over time. The applicant would need to demonstrate strong English and Maths skills in order to assist the teacher in delivering the lessons and to enable the children to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class. They would also need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and be willing to undertake 1-1 pupil supervision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01474 569859. Please visit our website: www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk and read the attached supporting documents for further details of our school and the role.

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.

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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.

About Singlewell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Singlewell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/singlewell-primary-school

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable class teacher to work in our popular school from September 2024. This position is for a maternity cover.

Upon successful completion of the maternity cover a discretionary bonus may be awarded.

The school is proud of its results and the reputation it has in the local area. Our Ofsted inspection report comments on the good quality of education and positive, inclusive nature of the school.

To join our teaching team you would need to have drive and vitality and have a proven record of consistently 'good' to 'outstanding' teaching to fulfil the high expectations that we have for our children.

We can offer:

supportive, enthusiastic and friendly colleagues
happy, friendly pupils who want to learn
extensive school grounds
supportive governing body who want the best
coaching, mentoring and high quality training for all teachers
knowledgeable, nurturing teaching assistants
The staff are an enthusiastic, committed team and the new member would need to have a willingness to take an active role in the life of the school. Please note any subject leadership experience/interests in your application.

The staff and children are very welcoming and visits to Singlewell are encouraged. We will be delighted to show you around and discuss the role further. New and experienced teacher applications are invited.

Please visit the school website www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk for further information on the school and to view our Virtual Tour.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and other safeguarding recruitment procedures. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received or we are able to appoint prior to the closing date. Early application is recommended.

Information about the school
Number on Roll:- 401

Singlewell school has a warm, family feel and is situated in a pleasant, leafy site on the outskirts of Gravesend. The school has been expanded to two form entry from September 2016 and had a new building constructed. We are now at full capacity with two classes in each year group from Reception through to Year 6. All classes have support assistants. We are very lucky to have modern buildings and facilities and spacious grounds.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

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