Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Boughton-under-Blean & Dunkirk Methodist Primary, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-3282-67S
• Posted:21/05/2025
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:01 Sept 2025
• App Close Date:18/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:1st July 2025

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We are looking for a caring and friendly 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with two different children across the week. Previous working with young SEN pupils would be an advantage but is not essential. On Monday and Tuesday the successful applicant will work with a KS1 child in our school who has significant communication needs as well as autism. The child presently works within a year 1 class but also accesses the Early Years learning environment, this is currently under review for September. The 1:1 support will facilitate the pupil's learning and will be guided by the class teacher to give the best opportunities for success. On a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the successful applicant will work with a different child, also in KS1, who has significant physical and medical needs. This child requires a high level of care and has an EHCP to help guide this. She is able to access the curriculum within her own year group. Both are delightful individuals and neither present with challenging behaviours. The successful applicant will be working within supportive class teams to assist the individuals on their academic journey. 

This role would suit an enthusiastic applicant who is willing to learn and keen to take on this responsibility as well as somebody with school based experience, particularly working with children with special educational needs. However, primarily we are looking for someone with a kind, patient and empathetic nature, as well as someone who is able to work with others in our small and friendly school. Teamwork and collaborative working is crucial to our school’s success as is initiative and a desire for each pupil to achieve the best they can.

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 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

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