Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Boughton-under-Blean & Dunkirk Methodist Primary, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-3282-71S
• Posted:22/05/2026
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews: 24th June

Advert

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to support a delightful child who is in Year 2. This 1:1 role is key in ensuring the child is fully included in all aspects of school life. We are therefore, looking for someone who is committed to making a positive difference every day. The vacancy is for a Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 - 3:15pm.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to a child’s learning, wellbeing and development.

The successful candidate will provide individualised support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The EHCP outlines a range of specialist targets which must be consistently followed and embedded into daily provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual needs.
• Deliver and support learning in line with the child’s EHCP targets, working closely with the class teacher and SENCo.
• Adapt provision flexibly in response to the child’s variable and changing needs.
• Ensure the child can access and participate in all school activities, promoting inclusion at all times.
• Provide constant supervision and support to keep the child safe and to assist them in navigating the school environment.

We are Looking for Someone Who:

• Will be nurturing, patient, and kind, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Can demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness, adapting their approach as needs change.
• Will be proactive, calm, and able to promote a sense of security and wellbeing.
• Will work effectively as part of a team, communicating well with staff and parents/carers where appropriate.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s school experience.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Information about the school

Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Methodist Primary school is a one-form entry primary school with up to 210 pupils. We are located just outside Canterbury, close to the M2/A2/Thanet Way motorways, just a few minutes drive from both Canterbury and Faversham.

At Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary we aspire for all our children to become confident, happy and caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning and a life built upon our school values. This is regardless of the specific needs of each child as we believe it is vital to give each child every chance to succeed.

We were graded Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in January 2025 and we continue to build on this success to ensure that the very best education is possible through quality teaching along with a wide range of experiences and extra-curricular activities.

We have an experienced and skilful body of staff that always welcomes new members of the team although staff rarely leave such is our happy place of work. We believe in developing all members of staff and we are friendly and supportive.

If you wish to learn more about our school please visit our website or contact the school office to arrange to see our school in action

Job Contact Information

• Name:Clare Mitchell
• Address:School Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW
• Telephone: (01227) 751431
• Email: office@bad.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752546