EYFS Teaching Assistant

Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 October 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: £8,909.00 Annually (Actual) BEX05 (NJC 5)

EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary

Post Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
School: Upland Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Contract Hours: 13 hours Per Week
Working Weeks: 38 Weeks Per Year
Working Pattern: 08:15 - 15.15, Thursday and Friday with 30 minute lunch
Grade: BEX05 (NJC 5)
Actual Salary: £8,909 Actual (£29,436 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 5th November 2026
Interview Date: Week Beginning 9th November 2026

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant, who holds a relevant Level 3 qualification, to join our team.

The successful candidate will work as part of our experienced and supportive EYFS team, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. You will support children’s learning and development through engaging play-based activities, contribute to the planning and delivery of exciting learning opportunities, and help children to develop their independence, confidence and social skills. Working closely with class teachers and colleagues, you will play an important role in ensuring all children make excellent progress and enjoy a positive start to their learning journey.

Your role will include:

• Collaboratively working with teachers and other staff to support teaching and leaning
• Ensuring that all pupils, including those with differing needs and abilities, can access education and make progress
• Supporting pupils in class, small groups or 1:1
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Helping create a safe, nurturing classroom environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification, with strong practical skills and knowledge of child development.
• Has thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child-centred learning.
• Has experience of supporting young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is caring, patient and has an enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to helping every child succeed.

We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 383314.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.

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 Upland Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upland Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upland-primary-school-bexleyheath

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