Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Hours: 27.5 hours per week; Mon , Tues, Thurs & Friday 8:30 - 4:30; Wednesday 8.30 - 4.30 Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 Actual Salary: Grade D2 4-11 £16,029.78 - £18,232.36 Actual Salary

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) to reach their full potential?
Whether you’re an experienced SEND practitioner or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking enthusiastic, patient, and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team at Ebbsfleet Green Primary School. You’ll work closely with class teachers and support staff to help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for pupils with a range of needs. About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant at Ebbsfleet Green Primary School you’ll play a vital role in supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of pupils including those with SEND. Every day brings variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to help pupils access learning

• Assist with personal care needs when required, always ensuring dignity and respect

• Help deliver creative, inclusive lessons and interventions

• Encourage independence, build confidence, and foster a love of learning

• Contribute to a calm, nurturing, and positive school atmosphere

• Passionate about making a difference to children with SEND

• Experienced in supporting pupils with ASD, speech and language needs, SEMH, or other additional needs

• Ideally qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), with strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Proactive, flexible, and able to work well as part of a team

• Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure

• Committed to continuous professional development

Ebbsfleet Green Primary School is a growing and inclusive school community where support staff play an essential role. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we invest in our team and support every member to thrive.

Here’s what we offer:

• 1:1 pupil devices and strong digital infrastructure to enhance teaching and learning

• A school rooted in its community, where staff, children and families work closely together

• Tailored professional development, with bespoke CPD and active professional learning communities

• Experience working in our Specialist Resource Provision, and building SEND expertise

• A positive, collaborative culture, where support staff are valued and empowered

• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including Mental Health First aiders

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Featherby Infant & Junior School so special. Please contact the school office on 01987 591627 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Ebbsfleet Green and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.