Teaching Assistant (Fixed term to 17 July 2026)Back

TEACHING ASSISTANT 

(Initially fixed term to 17 July 2026.  Working hours 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSETs)

We are looking for a vibrant and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team – someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with children every single day. The ideal candidate will put pupils at the heart of everything they do, supporting their learning, well-being, and personal development in a nurturing and engaging environment. Whether it's assisting in the classroom, leading small group activities, or providing one-on-one support, you’ll be a positive role model who inspires, motivates, and helps every child to thrive. If you’re dedicated, dynamic, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is initially fixed term to 17 July 2025, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus insets (39 weeks per year).

Role purpose: To support the teaching staff in securing high quality learning, raising standards and having a positive impact on pupils’ learning experience. To work under the guidance of the teaching staff to support pupils on a 1-1 basis, support learning activities, maintain pupil records and promote pupils’ social and emotional development.

Key responsibilities:

·Working under and alongside the class teacher to plan and deliver a range of learning activities, including small group focus sessions.

·Support pupils throughout the school day, including a lunch duty.

·Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement.

·Contributing to the delivery of sessions lead by the class teacher to support the development and initiating other learning activities to develop pupils’ skills.

·Providing feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement.

·Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupils’ progress and achievement.

·Providing specialist support for pupils as required, including personal care when needed

·Assisting with the assessing and work as required.

·Assisting with the development and implementation of ILPs/provision sheets.

·Assisting with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson time, including extra-curricular activities.

·Promoting a positive view of pupils with special educational needs throughout the school.

·Assisting in the personal and social care of pupils.

·Encouraging pupil confidence, interpersonal skills, self-esteem and independence.

·Keeping daily records and contributing to reports as a part of the review procedure for pupils with special educational needs.

Being sensitive to and familiar with the learning needs of all designated pupils

·Contributing to behaviour management to whole class and with individual pupils as appropriate.

·Carrying out administrative, clerical and organisational tasks related to the work of the SEN Function.

·Participating in meetings as required.

·Safeguarding the health and safety of pupils.

·Accompanying pupils on educational visits.

·Supporting lunch duty supervision.

·Attending and supporting pupils at Academy Trust events as appropriate.

Additional duties

·Attend team meetings and staff meetings as required.

·Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.

·Understand and apply the School and Academy Trust policies.

·Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities requested at any time by The Academy Trust leadership team

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We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.