1:1 Teaching Assistant (PT)

Overview

Do you have a belief and determination that you can make a difference?

Are you a highly motivated Teaching Assistant who can engage and support children to reach their full potential?

Do you thrive when two days are not the same?

We are looking for someone to work with our wonderful children on a both a one to one and class basis, working with energy and enthusiasm whilst being part of the class team. Excellent communication skills and high expectations are all vital attributes, as well as having a belief and determination that you can make a difference to improving life chances for all our children. The welfare of all our children is paramount and all staff are responsible for ensuring that every child is supported and kept safe following safeguarding protocols. Experience of working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

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The post is a fixed term position of 24.00 hours per week working across four days per week, term time only plus staff development days, initially until the 31st August 2026 with the possibility of this being extended, funding dependent.  The post does involve daily lunchtime duties and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break per day.

Location

Stella Maris Primary, Folkestone
Parkfiled Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5BY

Job Description and Person Specification

• Job Description and Person Specification

Deadline and how to apply

Please apply by 9am on 26th November 2025, via Kent Teach. 

Equal opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.

Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serv

Job reference:TASMF01