Teaching Assistant at Kempston Rural Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KRPS/90461

Location

Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 12th Apr, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the post may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Interview Date(s) Interviews will be held on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the post may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

About this Role

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual looking to make a real difference in children's lives?

Kempston Rural Primary School, nestled in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a fixed-term position until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of extension.

You will work closely with class teachers and the senior leadership team to support pupils in class, deliver targeted interventions, and provide small group and deliver 1:1 support and provision for children with a range of additional needs and disabilities.

We offer a well-resourced, creative setting with a strong ethos of inclusion, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence.

All our support staff are allocated a wellbeing afternoon off per term.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with strong EYFS and/or SEND experience (ideally Level 3 qualified), including skills in supporting children with SEND, experience working with high‑needs pupils. We are interested in applicant who have familiarity and experience with approaches such as the Curiosity Approach, SHREC or other high‑quality interaction models, TEACCH, Makaton, Attention Autism, intensive interaction, sensory‑based provision, child‑led exploration, as well as those who can demonstrate deep knowledge of early years development, purposeful play, and effective strategies that enable every child, especially those with complex needs, to thrive

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–3:30pm

Friday: 8:00am–1:30pm

(31.5 hours per week)

📌 Applications will be considered upon receipt – interviews may take place before the closing date.

📞Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office on 01234 854286 or email office@kempstonrural.co.uk to arrange a tour.

Contact Details

  Ms EJ Kelly
  01234854286
  office@kempstonrural.co.uk

Kempston Rural Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please describe your relevant experience working within Early Years and/or SEND settings, including any specific roles, responsibilities and key achievements.
Using the person specification, explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, giving clear examples from your previous practice.
Tell us about your experience supporting children with additional needs, including autism and high‑needs profiles. What strategies and approaches have you found most effective?
Describe a time when you used a particular early years pedagogy or framework (e.g., Curiosity Approach, SHREC, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, Makaton) to support a child’s development. What was the impact?
High‑quality interactions are central to our provision. Can you describe how you build purposeful, responsive interactions with young children to extend learning and promote independence?
Explain your understanding of child‑led learning in the Early Years. How do you create enabling environments and follow children’s interests to support progress?
TA roles involve some time supporting pupil/s with high needs, following direction from teachers and specialists while also using initiative. Can you give an example of when you balanced both instruction and independent judgement effectively?
What attracts you to Kempston Rural Primary School and to this specific role? Please tell us why you feel our approach aligns with your values and professional aspirations.