Teaching Assistant

Primary, Learning Support Assistant – Maidstone, Kent

Key Details:

• Location: Maidstone, Kent

• Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

• Duration: Long-Term (Potential Temp-to-Perm)

• Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)

• Sector: Primary Education

Teaching Personnel are supporting a friendly and inclusive primary school in Maidstone, Kent, to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of pupils and make a real difference in their learning and development.

You will be helping children who may have diagnosed or undiagnosed SEN, providing 1:1 support or working with small groups. Pupils may require assistance with learning, communication, social skills, or emotional regulation. You will work closely with class teachers to adapt lessons and resources, ensuring all children can access the curriculum and reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

• Assist teachers in adapting lessons and materials for different learning needs

• Deliver targeted interventions to support academic, social, and emotional development

• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence

• Support pupils’ confidence, wellbeing, and inclusion within the classroom

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children in a school, care, or youth setting

• Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

This is a full-time, term-time only role (8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday) on a long-term basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you’re enthusiastic about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in a nurturing primary school environment in Maidstone, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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