Chard Prep School - Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Summary

Pay: £8,200.00 per year Job Description: Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant – EYFS Chard Prep School Hours: 20 hours per week Working weeks: 32 weeks per year (term time only) Salary: £8,200 per annum About the role Chard Prep School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will work primarily within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting our youngest pupils as they develop their confidence, independence and love of learning. Working alongside our qualified teaching staff, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Detail

Pay: £8,200.00 per year

Job Description:

Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Chard Prep School

Hours: 20 hours per week

Working weeks: 32 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: £8,200 per annum

About the role

Chard Prep School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team.

The successful candidate will work primarily within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting our youngest pupils as they develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

Working alongside our qualified teaching staff, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
2. Provide individual and small-group support to children aged 3–5.
3. Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
4. Assist with early literacy, numeracy, communication and language activities.
5. Help maintain a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.
6. Support children's personal care, hygiene and welfare where required.
7. Observe and contribute to monitoring children's progress and development.
8. Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.
9. Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents where appropriate.
10. Follow all school policies, particularly safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS requirements.
11. Support lunch duty
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Essential requirements

1. A recognised, relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
2. Experience working with children in an Early Years or primary setting.
3. A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. A caring, patient and flexible approach.
6. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer

1. The opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive school community.
2. Small class sizes and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
3. A varied and rewarding role working with young children.
4. Supportive colleagues and a welcoming working environment.

Safeguarding

Chard Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information, as applicable, and satisfactory references.

To apply: To apply, please complete the online application form https://www.chardprep.co.uk/vacancies and return it, together with a supporting letter, to office@chardprep.co.uk.

Closing date 30th November 2026

Start date 4th January 2027

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!