Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Blean Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2258-214S
• Posted:09/06/2025
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:04 July 2025 am

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Temporary Teaching Assistant

Monday to Friday 30.5 hours a week, includes 30 minutes liaison time weekly

Term Time only including inset days: 39 weeks

We have an opportunity for a classroom Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. 

This is a temporary position (with a possibility to extend).

We aim for all children to become successful lifelong learners and are looking for someone that shares our ethos, is motivated and enthusiastic about helping children to realise their potential.

The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs, working in partnership with class teachers and other teaching assistants.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good standard of general education in English and Mathematics minimum GCSE grade 4 (or C) and good ICT skills.
• Experience and an understanding of SEN with a range of SEND needs.
• Experience and an understanding of the Primary setting
• The ability to draw out the very best from children whatever their ability.
• An aptitude to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.
• An awareness and commitment to developing safe and happy playtimes for all groups of children.
• The capacity to work well within a team.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and a sense of humour!
• An adherence to our Professional Standards.

The School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met, it is therefore advised that applications are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

We are a popular, creative and imaginative school set on the outskirts of Canterbury on a spacious site. Ofsted judged us as ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Inspection (March 2022); with leadership described as exceptional.

"The headteacher has an unwavering determination to provide the very best learning experiences for all pupils. This is shared by all leaders and staff and accomplished with much skill and passion. Leadership is exceptional. It is inspiring and highly motivating for staff and pupils. There is a remarkable sense of teamwork amongst staff, in a supportive atmosphere. Leaders have excellent knowledge and expertise, which is often called upon by other schools in the local authority and beyond" (Ofsted March 2022)

We are an inclusive school and all our children, including those with Special Educational Needs and children who are less advantaged, make excellent progress and achieve.

We have a strong track record of collaborative working with other schools and in providing high quality professional development.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge to support us in the next phase of the school’s development and would like to know more about our school, visit our school website on www.bleanprimary.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Ian Rowden
• Address:Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED
• Telephone: (01227) 471254
• Email: office@blean.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787247

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