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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Ethelbert Road Primary School, Faversham

  • Ref:KCC886-2227-87S
  • Posted:12/01/2026
  • Pay:Kent Scheme A
  • Start Date:20th April 2026
  • App Close Date:23/02/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:3rd March 2026

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Ethelbert Road Primary School has an exciting and rare opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. Our new Teaching Assistant will be flexible, well organised and to work well as part of a supportive team.

The post will be Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.45am - 3.15pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch. 

We can offer you well-behaved pupils who love coming to school, a hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff team, good opportunities for Professional Development and the opportunity to be part of a strong school community, making a difference to young people's futures.

Ofsted 2024 stated 'Pupils are rightly very proud of their school and their achievements. They enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly school and appreciate all aspects of school life. A group of pupils agreed that the school ‘brightens your horizons’. There is an extremely calm, purposeful atmosphere with happy pupils in every class. Parents appreciate this, with one saying, ‘Teachers and teaching assistants, along with the headteacher and deputy headteacher, create a welcoming environment, where children feel valued, heard, and are encouraged to be the best version of themselves.’

If you are interested in joining our committed team and you feel you are the right person for our school, please complete the application form on Kent Teach.

We would strongly recommend that you arrange a visit to find out more about this post. Please contact the school office office@ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk or alternatively please ring to speak to the Headteacher on 01795533124.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Ethelbert Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the position will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check.

We will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

Information about the school

Ethelbert Road is a small one form entry primary school situated in the market town of Faversham. Please take a look at our recent Ofsted report (October 2024) for more information.

We have an amazing team of highly skilled teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and Governors who are committed to giving our children a broad, balanced and enriched education. Wellbeing for our staff and children is at the heart of everything we do.

We have high expectations for everyone within our school and all successes are valued and celebrated. At Ethelbert Road, we aim for high standards and outstanding achievements in an active, creative and fun environment. Working closely in partnership with parents and carers ensures each child achieves his/her full potential.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01795 537408

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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.