1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Temporary

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2002-171S
• Posted:17/11/2025
• Pay:KSB - £25,126 (Pro-rata - £17,757)
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:01/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 4th December 2025

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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Repton Manor Primary School

Caring, Dreaming, Thinking Bigger

Repton Manor Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing and forward-thinking school within the Lightyear Federation. We are seeking an 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, to join our Reception Team. 

Located in the heart of Ashford, Repton Manor Primary is a modern, inclusive school where children are encouraged to believe in themselves, care for others, and take pride in their learning. Our federation ethos — Caring, Dreaming, Thinking Bigger — reflects our shared ambition for every child to thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

About the Role

The post is 30 hours a week 39 weeks/311 days a year pro-rata. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and our SEN Teacher to meet the needs of an individual child requiring additional support. It is essential to have experience of working with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. 

About You

We are looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Is an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower others.
• Has a deep understanding of inclusive and nurturing practices and is able to apply this to their everyday practice when supporting teaching and learning with children 
• Has a Teaching Assistant qulaification of level i.e. a degree.
• Has good Mathematical and English skills with the approrpiate qualifications

 We Offer

• A dedicated, skilled and supportive team of staff and governors.
• A collaborative federation committed to professional development and shared expertise.
• Enthusiastic, creative and kind children who love learning.
• A modern, well-resourced learning environment.
• Opportunities to shape the continued success and direction of the school within a growing federation.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - come and see our wonderful community in action!  Please contact the School Office on 01233 666307 to arrange.

Closing Date:     Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews:        Thursday 4th December 2025

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being and inclusion at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Matt Rawling
• Address:Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
• Telephone: 01233 666307
• Email: office@reptonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description