An exciting opportunity has arisen for a TA position in our fabulous village school. We are looking for a caring, highly efficient, flexible, and friendly Teaching Assistant to provide class/year group support. This may include group work and individual support. You will need to be reliable, energetic, supportive, and a positive team player with a sense of humour and excellent communication skills. A Teaching Assistant qualification would be an advantage but not essential. You will need to hold GCSE Maths and English Grade C / Level 4 or above. A First Aid certificate or a willingness to gain this qualification would be an advantage.
WORKING HOURS: 8:15am–3:20pm Monday to Friday (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).
This is a temporary post for the academic year 2025/26 (until August 2026), which may be extended subject to funding.
We can offer you 420 delightful children, a warm and committed staff team, an excellent programme of CPD, a supportive Governing body, and friendly parents.
If you think you can contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school or want to find out more about us, please see our website: www.birchington-primary.com.
If this sounds like the job for you or you have any questions, please email our School Business Manager, Mrs. Blake, at: business.manager@birchington.kent.sch.uk.
Evidence of the qualifications declared on your application form and photo identification will need to be shown at the first stage of the interview process. If not shown, the interview process will be unable to continue. You will also be asked to complete a self-disclosure form at the first stage of the interview process. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date should we receive a high volume of applications.
All applications must be made via the Kent Teach website: www.kent-teach.com.
Birchington CE Primary School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. Birchington CE Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives, and capabilities. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 226, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
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