Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1/2 - Full-time/Part-time

Headcorn Primary School, Headcorn

• Ref:KCC886-2165-95S
• Posted:25/06/2025
• Pay:KRA, £18,568 for 33 hrs per week term time only
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/07/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:interviews may be offered as applications received

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Headcorn Primary School is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our hard-working, fun-loving team in our two-form entry primary school.

The successful applicant will be someone who loves to inspire and support our children and is a willing team player. You should be a highly efficient, flexible and reliable person. 

This is an exciting role for those interested or experienced in working with primary-aged children. We provide development opportunities for all our staff. Previous successful experience as a teaching assistant is desirable.

The relevant NVQ2/3 qualification would be an advantage however we can also support those that wish to progress in their own personal development in this area.

We need someone who can work from 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch break but will also consider a part time position.

As part of the contract, an additional 19 hours will be paid for INSET days and/or twilight sessions across the year (dates will be given in advance).

Visits to the school are strongly recommended from Monday 4th November, please email naomi.henderson@headcorn.kent.sch.uk or phone 01622 891289 to arrange.

Candidates may be offered an interview prior to the closing date.

£ 24,513 per annum (pro rata £ 18,568 approximately for 33 hours per week, term time only) within grade Kent Range A.

Information about the school

Our school is set in the growing village of Headcorn and has completed its transition into a two-form entry primary school.

We have a broad and balanced curriculum and work hard to ensure that all of our children feel valued, behave well, enjoy all they do and achieve their full potential. We have happy and committed staff, supported by keen and knowledgeable Governors.

Engagement with personal development is essential as is staff wellbeing and workload which are treated as a high priorities.

We are a professional team who are committed to our pupils learning. We believe in taking a holistic approach to a children's personal wellbeing and educational development. We have recently grown our nurture provision to include experienced FLOs, trained nurture practitioners and a therapy dog!

We have a well-resourced and spacious learning environment situated in attractive grounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Naomi Henderson
• Address:Headcorn Primary School, Kings Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9QT
• Telephone: (01622) 891289
• Email: naomi.henderson@headcorn.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 891285

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification