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Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Lyminge Church of England Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-3154-87S
  • Posted:04/11/2025
  • Pay:KSA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:14/11/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 18th November 2025

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This is a wonderful opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team in what OFSTED describe as a ‘friendly, kind and caring school.’

This post is for 32.5 hours per week term time only. This will initially be a temporary contract, until July 2026. Part of the role will be supporting a Year 1 pupil on a 1:1 basis and part of the role will be working as a Class TA.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the skills to support the development of social and emotional skills as well as a good understanding of how children learn and strategies to accelerate progress. He or she will enjoy working with other staff members to provide an inclusive learning environment, ensuring that the needs of all children are met.

In addition to working with our wonderful pupils, we are able to offer a caring supportive and happy staff team. As well as opportunities for continuing professional development.

If you would like to find out more about the role, visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the School Office to book an appointment. 

 The governors and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure and verification of the right to work in the UK.

We are strongly committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all children and staff.

Information about the school

Lyminge Church of England Primary School is a vibrant school, at the heart of its community, and with close links with our church. Our 200 children are happy, enthusiastic and keen to learn and take part in everything. Our school is set in a beautiful village location and our site has been developed creatively to provide wonderful outdoor learning opportunities. We have a talented and happy staff who all work positively together and we are very lucky to have the support of committed governors and wonderfully supportive parents.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Matt Day
  • Address:Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8JA
  • Telephone: (01303) 862367
  • Email: office@lyminge.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01303) 862688

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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.