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Fixed Term Teaching Assistant - Temporary

Phoenix Community Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3893-137S
  • Posted:09/09/2025
  • Pay:KSA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/09/2025 at 10:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Phoenix Community Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant for our Early Years class.  You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2026 (with the potential of the post becoming permanent in the future).

Hours or work: 31h 15m per week - Term Time Only 8.30am – 3.15 pm

Monday to Friday (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break).

If you are vibrant, organised, energetic and fabulous then we want you to join us. Experience in working within early years would be desirable but not essential however a willingness to learn is. The successful candidate would need to demonstrate strong English and Maths skills in order to assist the teacher in delivering lessons and to enable the children to reach their full potential. 

The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class. They would also need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and be willing to undertake 1-1 pupil supervision.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, so early application is encouraged.  We reserve the right to close the advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applications and without notice.

Phoenix is a one form entry Primary in Kennington, Ashford. We are community minded and put the children at the centre of everything we do. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01233 622510 or email HR@phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk. Please also visit our website: https://www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk for further information on our school.

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 Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Information about the school

Phoenix Community Primary School is a one-form entry school situated on the outskirts of Ashford. We benefit from extensive grounds and a well set out modern building. The school is well-resourced and, as such, is able to provide opportunities for children significantly beyond that of the National Curriculum. The majority of visitors comment on the warm, friendly atmosphere and the attractive environment.

As a member of the CARE Foundation Trust, we work closely with nine other primary schools in our local area. The school places a high emphasis on the Creative Arts. We have our own Music Studio where all children have weekly lessons with specialist music teachers and where subsidised instrument lessons are offered to pupils.

The school invests heavily in ICT with 15 ipads per class, which are used on a daily basis, and each classroom is fitted with a Clever Touch interactive board. Pupils also receive specialist sports and computing teaching and our school supports the emotional well-being of pupils with structured pastoral provision. At Phoenix, we pride ourselves in being a welcoming and safe environment for all of our community: pupils, parents, wider family, staff and visitors as well as a school that is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils.

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 Keeping Children Safe in Education. .

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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.