Primary School Teaching Assistant | Kind Student Support

Kent Teaching Solutions; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Folkestone. The role focuses on supporting teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment and to help pupils succeed across activities.

You will work under supervision to support individuals and small groups, prepare materials, observe progress, and assist with behaviour management. DBS check is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Clear verbal communication to motivate learning.
• Active listening to understand pupil needs and adapt support.
• Patience and calmness in challenging situations.
• Willingness to adapt to different activities and timetables.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff to create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups during lessons.
• Help prepare materials, set up the room and tidy after lessons.
• Observe and report pupil progress to teachers.
• Assist with behaviour management and group activities.
• Supervise outings and sports events; support upset or unwell children.

Skills

Relationship building with children

Verbal communication

Active listening

Patience under pressure

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Kent Teaching Solutions is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Folkestone. The role focuses on supporting teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment and to help pupils succeed across activities.

You will work under supervision to support individuals and small groups, prepare materials, observe progress, and assist with behaviour management. DBS check is required or in process.