Teaching Assistant - General or 1:1 - Full-time/Part-time

Folkestonegirls; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school in Ashford is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with children and support their learning and social development. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills, contributing positively to the school community. With a commitment to the Catholic ethos and a focus on individual needs, this position promises a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment. Join a dedicated team that values personal development and pastoral support.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Pastoral support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in effective learning and support their social skills.
• Assist in morning and lunchtime break duties.

Skills

Engaging children

Communication skills

Emotional literacy

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Experience in classroom support

SEN experience

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant in our popular and friendly school. This role can be a general classroom teaching assistant or a 1:1 support position.

You will need the skills to engage children in effective learning, with an interest in developing social skills and sensitivity to individual needs. The ideal candidate will be highly efficient, flexible, reliable, and capable of building positive relationships with children. You should be energetic, supportive, a positive team player, and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires emotional literacy and commitment, offering a rewarding experience.

A willingness to support the Catholic ethos and contribute to the wider school community is essential.

This position involves morning and lunchtime break duties.

Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs, and a good understanding of social communication difficulties, will be beneficial. SEN and classroom experience are preferable.

We are a one-form entry school that values everyone as an individual. We offer a happy, supportive team environment and tailored professional development, along with strong pastoral support.

If interested, please get in touch. Visits to meet staff and children are warmly encouraged!