Specialist Resource Provision TA - Term Time

Chilmington Green Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2093-184S
• Posted:12/05/2026
• Pay:KSA £24, 513
• Start Date:TBC subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:29/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:To Be Arranged

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 SPECIALIST RESOUCE PROVISION TEACHING TA

Location: Chilmington Green Primary School
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

Hours 8.45am to 3.30pm – Monday to Friday

Grade: KSA £25,413 FTE (pro rata approx. £16, 880)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) at Chilmington Green Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to support children with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Due to the expansion of our SRP provision, we are recruiting additional staff to support an increased number of pupils joining us in September. [New Advert Request | Outlook]

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional and complex needs
• Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and communication development
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and external professionals
• Contribute to observations and record-keeping to track pupil progress

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a primary school setting (experience in SEN/SRP desirable)
• Is calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to inclusion and enabling every child to achieve their potential
• Holds (or is willing to work towards) relevant TA qualifications

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training in SEND
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• The chance to be part of a growing and ambitious provision

Our Values

Collaborative | Nurturing | Inclusive | Ambitious | Innovative [New Advert Request | Outlook]

Safeguarding Statement

Chilmington Green 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent UK Chilmington Green Primary School is a growing primary school on the new Chilmington Green development in Ashford. Opening in 2018 in a temporary building before moving into a state-of-the-art building in 2021. Pupil numbers are growing rapidly, currently standing at 260 pupils. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour. It is operating at one form entry in Key Stage One and Lower Key Stage Two and will eventually allow two forms of entry, as 60 Year R pupils join the school each year. The school nursery has a dedicated space for children aged 2 - 4 years old. The school also includes a Specialist Resource Provision for up to 14 pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan for Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

About Us:

At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.chilmingtongreen.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT5 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification