Nursery Teaching Assistant in Chatham

Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start to their learning journey? New Horizons Children’s Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. We are a welcoming, nurturing school with a strong community spirit and a commitment to helping every child thrive.

As our new EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within our Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Work closely with the class teacher to create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist in delivering engaging, play-based activities that nurture curiosity, independence, and early learning skills.
• Build warm and supportive relationships with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and academic development.
• Contribute to observations and assessments to help track children’s progress.
• Promote our school values and help ensure every child feels safe, confident, and valued.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about giving young learners the very best start to their education.

New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our warm and welcoming Early Years provision offers the perfect start to a child’s educational life, where children learn both inside and outside and are given time to explore, concentrate, persist and develop their thinking. We are committed to developing children from a young age, fostering their interest in learning and establishing positive and caring relationships.

At New Horizons Children's Academy, we take a holistic approach to learning, which fits the whole school’s ethos: ‘Children first, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve’, combine this with a happy, purposeful atmosphere for foundation learning and a rich, varied Early Years curriculum and you have the ingredients for a child’s best possible start. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully‑equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Georgina Spratt on georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.