Teaching Assistant - SEN Support
Beaver Green Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 36.75 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,507 - £25,535 FTE
Actual salary
- £20,490 - £21,350 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and welcome applicants from both experienced teaching assistants and non experienced teaching assistants.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide 1-1 or small group support to children with SEND needs
- Assist in implementing EHCP and personalised plans under the direction of the SENCO and class teacher ● Support communication and interaction including children who are pre-verbal.
- Support children with personal care needs - including nappy changing
- Support classroom activities to ensure full engagement and full participation for all pupils
- Promote a positive and safe learning environment
- Provide opportunities for developing independence
- Monitor student progress and report back to the class teacher and SENCO
- Communicate effectively with staff members and parents regarding student progress
- Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
- Make learning fun and challenging.
- Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
- Follow child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
- A range of support from a strong team that will help to develop your practice.
- Ongoing CPD including the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship
- Excellent professional development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust.
- A strong supportive local community, including Governors and PTFA.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Flexible working opportunities
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
Interested applicants are welcome to contact (Tina Oakley, Headteacher) at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post by emailing bgpoffice@swale.at or calling 01233 621989.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaver Green Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaver Green Primary School website
- Email address
- bgpoffice@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01233 621989
Beaver Green is a two form entry school in Ashford with a maintained nursery.
The school is sited in a new build with a number of outreach rooms alongside extensive playing fields and play areas.
The school works in partnership with other primaries within the Swale Academies Trust to ensure best practices are in place.
Beaver Green prioritises children’s learning and wellbeing to enable them to reach their full potential, the school has invested in the Little Wandle Phonics scheme, in high quality Reading, Writing and Maths resources and in extracurricular provision.
Beaver Green values its links to parents and the local community and is pleased to offer a breakfast club from 07.30am.
Our aim at Beaver Green is to give our children the best possible learning experiences.
Arranging a visit to Beaver Green Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bgpoffice@swale.at.
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