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Afternoon Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Herne CE Infant & Nursery School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-3295-97S
  • Posted:05/12/2025
  • Pay:Kent Salary A
  • Start Date:January 2026
  • App Close Date:07/01/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:8.1.25

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Herne C E Infant & Nursery School

Part time Temporary Teaching assistant

From January 2026 to August 2026

10 hours per week term time only (1.15pm-3.15pm every day)

Paid on Kent Salary A

Term time only Pro Rata (£24,513 Full time equivalent)

We are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to join our fantastic team.  We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs.  The needs cover SEMH, Autism, trauma and attachment.  This role is to enable individuals in our Year 2 cohort to access learning and develop social skills.  You will be well supported and receive appropriate training.  

We are looking to appoint that special person who is:

  • An enthusiastic practitioner committed to a child centred approach
  • Imaginative and creative in you approach to teaching and learning
  • Dedicated to excellence, inclusion and raising standards and has high expectations
  • Flexible, resilient and can use initiative
  • Organised with good interpersonal skills
  • Able to foster and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parent/carers
  • Determined to make a difference

We may interview prospective candidates prior to the closing date.

We are committed to the development of all of our staff and encourage all staff to be reflective practitioners dedicated to improving their own learning.  We are part of a happy school with a passion for Early Years.  We invest in our staff and hope to support and grow you in your role.  You would be a part of our friendly and supportive Year 2 team and be made to feel part of our family.

For further information please call the school office on 01227 740793 to speak to our SENCO Mrs Cox.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau, references and additional safeguarding checks by the school.

Information about the school

Please visit our website www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk for more information about Herne CE Infant & Windmill Nursery School.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01227 373758

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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.