Teaching Assistants - Maternity

Greenfields School, Biddenden

• Ref:KCC886-6084-115S
• Posted:15/05/2026
• Pay:£12,096 per annum-Part time 3 days for 9 months
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:07/06/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:To be arranged

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Are you ready to make a real difference in Education?

Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (From September 2026)

At Greenfields School we pride ourselves on making a significant difference to the lives and future outcomes for every child and young person in our care. We have high expectations and aspirations so that our students can maximize on their full potential- emotionally, mentally and academically. With high pupil contact time 1:1, small class sizes of up to four students and the reward of working with complex relationships – the impact YOU will have will be phenomenal!

We are a therapeutic education setting that focus on therapeutic teaching to meet the needs of every individual child and young person. We are looking for passionate and resilient Teaching Assistants who have experience in teaching in mainstream or, SEN specialist schools with SEMH needs.  The most important thing is that you have a passion to support and nurture children and young people in a therapeutic classroom where our teachers deliver a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of each of our students.

We would like to hear from you if: -

• you are a passionate teaching assistant who understands how rewarding and impactful it is to work with traumatised children and young people. You will help to significantly change the lives of our students through our iST Therapeutic Education model.
• you are interested in a new career or have a wealth of experience behind you.
• you are keen to embrace an innovative, creative curriculum model, child-centred systems and hold high expectations and aspirations for all learners.
• your personal qualities include good humour, empathy, creativity and a passion to help others succeed.

We can offer you: -

• a fantastic, dedicated, creative and supportive staff team to work alongside.
• an education provision that makes a huge impact on our young people’s lives and their futures.
• professional support via 1:1 supervision and a reflective practice group space to aid your therapeutic approach to working with our children and young people.
• the opportunity to professionally develop with our unique iST therapeutic education training in alliance with Middlesex University.

Salary £12,096 per annum term-time only 0.6, (3 days per week)

Maternity Cover from September 2026 for 9 months

Working Days and Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9am-5pm

Closing date: 7th June 2026

Interviews: TBA

NB: All applicants must have a Full Driving Licence.

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.

Information about the school

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care, education and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff.

Greenfields School, provides therapeutic education placements for up to 23 children and young people aged between 5 to 16 years on admission. Childhood First believes that relationships, inclusion, and respect for difference are central to therapeutic care.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enhances the care and support we provide to children and young people. We are committed to fair and safer recruitment practices, equality of opportunity, and making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

All roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Goulden
• Address:Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8BE
• Telephone: 01580 292523
• Email: greenfieldsschool@childhoodfirst.org.uk

Documents

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• TA Job Description and Person Specification -Part time