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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Sellindge Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2300-75S
  • Posted:18/08/2026
  • Pay:KSA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/09/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:11th September 2026

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We are looking to appoint a term time teaching assistant (27.5 hours per week). This is a temporary position in the first instance, with a start date of 12th October 2026 or as soon as possible.  

The post will initially be in a Year 6 class including supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis.  You would need to have a good standard of English, ICT and Maths and an NVQ 2 or equivalent would be desirable.

In addition each teaching assistant is also employed as a midday supervisor for 30 minutes per day.

A willingness to work as part of a hardworking team as well as a healthy sense of humour are also desirable attributes.

If you are looking for a position with a friendly, committed staff, supportive parents and children who are keen to learn, please e mail our Deuty Headteacher mgriffin@sellindge-ashford.kent.sch.uk for more details or to arrange a visit.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and subject to satisfactory references.

All application must be made via the Kent Teach website.

Information about the school

Sellindge Primary School is a thriving school situated in a growing, semi-rural village, surrounded by farmland, between Ashford and Hythe. The original building dates back to 1900 but there have been recent renovations, including a new 6 classroom block in 2021, new playground and newly developed wildlife area giving the school a feeling of space both inside and out. The school was judged as ‘Good’ during a 2023 OfSTED inspection, with areas of outstanding provision, in Early Years and in Behaviour and Attitudes.

The school is a popular 1FE school with 195 children on roll and maintains a small village school feel with a real sense of community amongst children, staff and families.

The school is dedicated to the welfare of our pupils and ensures that all members of staff are committed to our safeguarding policy.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01303) 814187

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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.