Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 2) at Kenn Church of England Primary School

At Kenn Church of England Primary School, we believe in the power of Kindness, the strength of Courage, and the importance of having Faith in ourselves and one another. Our school is a place where every child is known, valued and encouraged to shine.   We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work primarily with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Key Stage 2. In this role you will work closely with the class teacher to provide one-to-one support for individual pupils, and when possible, support small groups across a range of abilities and curriculum areas. 

What makes us special

At Kenn, learning is an adventure – and every day is a chance to discover something new. We pride ourselves on offering rich, meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.

Whether it's forest school sessions, exciting trips, performing arts or sporting opportunities our children grow through exploration, challenge, and connection with the world around them. It’s a place where children are encouraged to take risks, try new things, and build a lifelong love of learning, all in an atmosphere of warmth, trust and joy.

We’re looking for someone who

Has experience with working with children, particularly those with SEND and Key Stage 2 (ELSA training is desirable).

·       Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life ensuring all pupils experience belonging, opportunity and hope within our Church school community

·       Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.

·       Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient.

·       Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

·       Can be a calm and supportive presence.

·       Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding

·       Is a proactive team player, open to feedback, learning, reflection and professional growth

In this role you will

·       Provide tailored support to pupils, with your primary focus being in KS2, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.

·       Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

·       Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.

·       Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

We offer

·       A role where your work really matters, making a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing every day

·       A rewarding role in a positive environment.

·       The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others

·       A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year

·       Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusive education, values every child’s potential, and is ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.  We think this role is a fantastic opportunity to build strong, trusted relationships with pupils through 1-2-1 support helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages.  To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15^th July at 9.00am.  If you have any questions about this opportunity, or would like to arrange a time to visit our school please contact us via my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

To learn more about our school please visit: Kenn C of E Primary School

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23^rd July 2026.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).  If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust.  All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

To view some of our key policies please click on the links below:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Data Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy