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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Shepherdswell CEP School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-3175-116S
  • Posted:03/12/2025
  • Pay:KSB
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:13/12/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

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The Federation of Shepherdswell CE and Eythorne Elvington Schools are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at Shepherdswell CEP School to work 1:1 with Y1 child for 24 hours a week. This is a three month temporary position which may be extended if further funding is made available. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a real difference to children's development, supporting and encouraging them as they strive to achieve their goals. 

Some experience working with children with Language and ASD needs in either a mainstream or a specialist setting would be an advantage for the successful candidate. A good standard of English and Maths to enable them to model and support appropriately is essential, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. 

Shepherdswell C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to mandatory checks for safeguarding and employment. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Information about the school

Shepherdswell CEPS is Federated with Eythorne Elvington School.

We are a mixed gender school in the heart of a village community, with pupils aged between 4 and 11 offering a range of opportunities to parents and children. To support our families, we provide wraparound care from 7:45am to 5:45pm by providing a breakfast and after school club every weekday.

Inclusive Christian values are alive throughout our school as recognised in our SIAMS Inspection in October 2019 and a Good judgement by OFSTED in October 2021.

We continually seek to improve all that we do and work closely with local schools.

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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.