Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Full time Teaching Assistant position - September 2026

We are currently looking for a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our skilful team. The hours will 8-3pm term time only plus 5 INSET days. The role involves supporting children with special needs as well as working with groups of children.  KS2 experience is required. This contract will be temporary in the first instance until 31st August 2027.

Salary will be on Kent Scheme A £26,168.00 pro rata.

 Are you:

• Able to work under direction and guidance of the class teacher and play leader?
• Able to work as part of a team?
• Flexible and caring?
• Excellent communicator?
• Able to support class and individual needs?

  We offer:

• A caring ethos where everyone is welcomed, valued, supported and developed 
• Happy, enthusiastic children with positive attitudes to learning
• Friendly, hardworking and dedicated staff team
• Supportive and engaged Governing Body and church community
• Supportive parents and local community
• Superb, well-resourced school
• Excellent professional development opportunities 

Closing date for applications: 5th September

Interviews w/c 7th September

Applications are reviewed on a continual basis. Should a suitable applicant be found prior to the closing date we reserve the right to interview early and close this advert prior to the date published. Early application is recommended.

Please note previous applicants need not apply and that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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 changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.