Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3145-190S
• Posted:10/12/2025
• Pay:KRA
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:15/12/2025 at 20:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are delighted to advertise a vacancy for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful Early Years team.

• Start date: 1st January 2026
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only, with 30 minutes for lunch)
• Contract: Part-time, fixed-term (linked to funding) until the end of July 2026 with the possibility of being extended further.
• Salary: Kent Range A

Key Responsibilities will include:

This role involves providing dedicated, high-quality support, primarily on a one-to-one (1:1) basis, for a specific child or children within the EYFS class who have identified needs. This position requires you to work closely with the class teacher to ensure tailored academic and personal development is met.

• Providing academic support, enabling the individual child to access the learning and make sustained progress across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, adapting activities as necessary.
• Addressing personal, social, and emotional needs of the individual, including supporting personal care routines (where required) and promoting their physical well-being.
• Leading and delivering targeted interventions as directed by the class teacher and SENCO, rigorously tracking progress and providing feedback on the child's response to strategies.
• Implementing new strategies and resources (e.g., communication aids, sensory breaks, visual timetables) identified by the class teacher and external professionals to support the child's specific learning profile.
• Liaising with professional agencies (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists) and internal staff to integrate specialist advice into the daily routine.
  Supporting daily class routines, transitions, and learning activities while maintaining focus on the individual child's engagement and safety.
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and independence through consistent, structured, and nurturing support, following established behaviour plans.
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals to support the child’s holistic needs and contribute to review meetings.
• Contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where the individual child feels secure and valued.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a calm, nurturing approach and a genuine love of working with young children in the Early Years.
• Can follow direction but also demonstrate initiative to proactively support learning moments.
• Has good communication and strong teamwork skills.
• Understands the importance of early childhood development, safeguarding, and inclusion.
• Is willing to engage in ongoing professional development to enhance their practice.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children in their early years to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Safeguarding Commitment

Woodchurch Primary School is part of the Flourish Together Federation. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other safeguarding checks. 

For full details of the role, please see the job description attached.

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Jen Dawes
• Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
• Telephone: (01233) 860232
• Email: kburlton@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 860804

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Child Protection