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Teaching Assistant - FTC Until 22/05/2026 Maternity Cover. (32.5 Hours a Week or Part Time Considered) - Term Time

Pluckley CEP School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3142-51S
  • Posted:24/02/2025
  • Pay:KR04 £23,338 (Estimated Actual £17,710)
  • Start Date:2nd June 2025
  • App Close Date:23/03/2025 at 23:00
  • Interviews:31st March 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive and collaborative team.  You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.  Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.  

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.  It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.   

We can be flexible on start and finish times and part time working is welcomed.  There are other vacancies available at Pluckley that could compliment this role.   This is a Fixed Term Contract position ending on 22/05/2026 or upon the early return from maternity leave of the post holder.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers.  This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

  • Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

  • Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

  • Consistent in a calm and fair approach

  • Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

  • Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

About Pluckley Church of England School

We are a vibrant, nurturing and family orientated school with a strong community ethos. This caring community of learners thrives due to the fantastic and dedicated staff family, governors, supportive parents and happy, engaged children, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Pluckley Church of England School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01233 840422 or email office@pluckley-tkat.org 

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. 

 

 

 

 

Information about the school

Pluckley Church of England Primary is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust. We are are small friendly school located in the heart of our village.

We are committed to building a culture where our values are evident in our everyday working, where respect and care for each other underpin our aspiration as an organisation.

Our motivation is to ensure all children can access the same opportunities and experiences whilst proudly celebrating their unique differences and backgrounds.

We are proud to have a workforce that has a shared belief of our purpose and values and one in which our staff, as well as our pupils, continue to thrive.

At Pluckley we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements.

As a church school, we put Christian teachings and values at the heart of everything we do.

Children at Pluckley Church of England Primary School are encouraged to value:

Respect, by valuing the diversity, rights and property of others

Endeavour, by striving to achieve our best and also valuing the achievements of others

Friendship, by showing consideration to others

Leadership, by understanding that we are all leaders of our own learning

Enjoyment, through active involvement in school life and making the most of our opportunities

Cooperation, by working together appropriately to achieve our aims

Trust, by having faith and confidence in each other to guide us on our journey together

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lorraine Smith
  • Address:Pluckley Church Of England Primary School, The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QS
  • Telephone: 01233 840422
  • Email: hrhubteam3@tkat.org

Documents

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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 Education.