Intervention Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ashford is seeking an enthusiastic Intervention Teaching Assistant to support individual and small groups of children. The role involves working with class teachers and promoting independent learning in a nurturing environment. Candidates should be hardworking, able to build relationships, and integrate technology to aid modern learning. The position offers term-time-only hours and is subject to funding with a pro rata salary of approximately £16,880.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to support diverse learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across small groups and individual pupils.
• Help pupils develop as curious, lifelong learners.
• Contribute to creating enabling environments for learning.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Support teaching and learning

Ability to build relationships

Integrate new technology

Job description

Overview

Finberry Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Intervention Teaching Assistant to support individual and small groups of children. Our school is growing and we are excited to expand our team. You will be working alongside the class teachers and the School SENDCo.

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Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across small groups and individual pupils as directed by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Contribute to creating enabling environments that promote flexibility, collaboration and independent learning.
• Help pupils develop as curious, lifelong learners and build strong relationships to facilitate learning.
• Integrate new technology and approaches to support modern, 21st‑century learning where appropriate.

Role details

• Term time only working
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday — 8:45am to 3:30pm
• Paid at pro rata KSA – approximately £16,880
• 43 paid weeks to include 5 weeks holiday pay

Please note this role is attached to funding and therefore will be a temporary contract subject to annual review on 31st August 2026. If the funding is removed or reduced, the contract may change before the review date.

https://www.finberry.kent.sch.uk/

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Safeguarding and application notes

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

References will be requested prior to interview; at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates invited for interview will be required to bring photo ID (driving licence or passport).

Information about the school

Finberry Primary School is a Primary School in Ashford, Kent. The site includes a nursery for 2–4 year olds and a Specialist Resource Provision for children with Autism. The school is a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust.

For more information, visit the school website: www.finberry.kent.sch.uk

For information about The Stour Academy Trust, visit: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk