High Level Teaching Assistant/ Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Aldington Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2270-114S
• Posted:26/06/2026
• Pay:HLTA KSD / TA KSB
• Start Date:ASAP after the interview day
• App Close Date:09/07/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week Beginning 13th July

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Join Our Team: Fun and Upbeat Primary School Higher Level Teaching assistant Wanted! 🌟

Are you a dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic person ready to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners? If you're passionate about education are flexible and keen to join a great team we want to hear from you! We are looking to appoint a new Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Teacher Assistant to join our dedicated and experienced staff team. The role is to support learning within different classes across the school as cover as well as work alongside the class teacher and outside during our OPAL lunchtimes. 

The position is to start as soon as possible:

Full time: 38 weeks a year - term time only , 8.30 - 3.30 daily, 32.5 hours a week.

For the right candidate we are happy to discuss part time options. 

🌈 What We Offer:

🎉 A welcoming and supportive school community that feels like family.

🌟 Opportunities to work alongside an established class and school team.

🌍 A diverse and inclusive student body, ready to learn and grow.

📚 Access to resources and professional development to help you thrive.

🏫 A bright and colourful classroom space that's perfect for inspiration.

🏖️ Awareness of and opportunities to support your wellbeing across the year.

🎈 The Ideal Candidate:

✨ Passion for educating and inspiring young minds.

🌈 Enthusiasm that's infectious - children should leave school with a smile!

🧚 Creativity to make learning fun, engaging, and interactive.

🤝 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

📢 Confidence to lead small group and individual work.

🌞 Resilience and adaptability for a fast-paced school environment.

 📌 Requirements:

📝 Experience of working with primary age children.

🤹‍♂️ Energy, enthusiasm and passion for educating young children.

🎨 High expectations of achievement and behaviour.

👩‍👧‍👦 Have a high level of communication.

🎉 Experience of whole class teaching in different year groups.

 🎯 Responsibilities:

📚 Encourage a love for learning and exploration.

🍎 Duty during our break and OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) lunchtimes.

🤩 Ideally previous experience working in a primary school setting (but not essential).

📢 Proficiency in engaging and interacting with children.

🌟 Energetic and positive outlook on education.

📧 How to Apply:

If you're ready to join our fantastic team of educators and help shape the future of our pupils, please complete the application form. 

Application close 12noon on Thursday 9th July 2026. Interviews: Week beginning Monday 13th July 2026.

Start date as soon as possible after interview date.  

Do please contact the school to arrange a visit or have a discussion about the post prior to submitting your application - it needs to be right for you.

Information about the school

Aldington Primary School is a single form entry school located in the expanding village of Aldington. We have 200 pupils taught across 7 classes; providing a engaging, adventurous, learning journey for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years.

We have an excellent team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, support staff and governors. We work closely with our parents and community to provide quality education and exciting learning opportunities.

The school site is a picturesque one with many outdoor learning opportunities, including our own Forest School area. We also access many of the local areas of natural beauty to enhance our children’s learning.

Our Nurture and Challenge; approach to learning provides all children to thrive and become enthusiastic about learning whilst striving to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr B Dawson
• Address:Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
• Telephone: (01233) 720247
• Email: headteacher@aldington.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 720445

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• HLTA Job Description
• TA Job description