Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Greatstone Primary School, New Romney

• Ref:KCC886-5218-150S
• Posted:16/03/2026
• Pay:KR4 £23,338 (£16,421 pro rata)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:30/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:2nd April

Advert

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our school with our children who require 1:1 support. The position is for 30 hours per week 39 weeks a year (term time).

We are a happy school with a big heart in coastal Greatstone next to our beautiful beach.

Do you enjoy the thrill of helping children learn within a fun and caring team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented TA to support our children within KS1/KS2. The applicant will need to have relevant qualifications and current experience of working within a school.

Are you:

• passionate about securing positive outcomes for children?
• highly motivated, organised and flexible in the way you work to best meet children's needs?
• an effective communicator, highly skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents and professionals?
• a strong advocate of support for children with SEND needs to achieve their best outcomes through inclusive practice?

Then you sound like the perfect addition to our friendly team!

We can offer you a friendly school with children who are delightful, warm and who strive to do well. We believe strongly in developing all members of our team through bespoke training. We also have excellent relationships with our parents and extra- curricular opportunities are important to our children.

Interested? Visits to the school are welcome.  Please call the school office to make an appointment to see the Head of School or Deputy Head.  We are looking forward to meeting you.

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service along with all other relevant employment checks

Information about the school

Greatstone Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located on the beautiful Romney Marsh coast in Kent, just a short walk from the beach. Our unique location provides wonderful opportunities for outdoor learning and helps to shape the rich experiences we offer our pupils. We are proud to be at the heart of the local community and work closely with families to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

Our school is built around our core values of Dreaming, Daring and Caring. These values underpin everything we do and guide our approach to learning, behaviour and relationships. We encourage our children to dream big about their futures, dare to challenge themselves and try new things, and care for one another, their community and the wider world.

At Greatstone Primary School, we place a strong emphasis on nurture and wellbeing. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, supported and understood. Our staff work hard to create a calm, positive and inclusive environment where every child is known as an individual. Through a nurturing approach, we support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

Safeguarding is at the centre of everything we do. We are fully committed to promoting and protecting the welfare of all children and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. Our safeguarding culture ensures that pupils feel safe, listened to and supported, and that staff work collaboratively to respond quickly and effectively to any concerns.

As part of the Lightyear Federation, Greatstone Primary School benefits from strong collaboration with partner schools, shared expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, while maintaining its own distinctive identity and community feel.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Vikki Reeves
• Address:Baldwin Road, Greatstone, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8SY
• Telephone: 01797 363916
• Email: Bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01797 363916

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