Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED TO COVER POSTS IN SRP CLASSES: FROM FEBRUARY 2026 START

Are you looking for a new exciting challenge? Are you passionate about supporting children to learn and develop in all areas, working as part of a team of support staff?

Whitfield Aspen School have several exciting opportunities to join an innovative school, which is part of an expansion programme.

Fixed Term Contract until August 2026 supporting SRP Pupils:

31 hours per week , TTO plus KCC holiday pay (Mon – Fri).

Salary: Kent Scheme A pro-rata (equivalent to £24,513 for full time), £12.71 per hour + SEN Allowance

Core hours: 08:45 – 15:15 Monday – Friday.

Whitfield Aspen School values education, skills and experience. Candidates who possess GSCE qualifications with grades A*- C or 4 and above in English and Mathematics / NVQ2 / Equivalent or higher is advantageous. Candidates must be able to provide original examination certificates prior to the interview.

Experience of working in school supporting children is desirable.

Successful applicants will be required to sign up to the School\’s Core Values.

Further information about our school and a Job Description can be found on Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school or emailing Gemma Kingsland-Roberts.

Please apply via the Kent Teach website. Job reference: KCC S

CV\’s will not be accepted.

Tel or e-mail: gemma.kingsland-

Applications must be received by: Sunday 4th January 2026, 23:45 PM

Interviews will take place: Thursday 15th January 2026*

*Should you be invited to interview, the interview process will start at 08:15 and finish at 14:30

Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, all references are required to be obtained prior to interview. Shortlisted/Successful candidates will be screened online for social media checks.

Contracts will be subject to satisfactory references, teacher barring and qualification checks and pre-employment health screening.

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

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person