Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT – PART-TIME

• Working Pattern: Part Time, Term Time only (39 weeks including Inset days)
• Hours: 30 hours per week (9.00am-3.30pm)
• Salary: Grade D2 4-11 £25185 - £28142 per annum, PRO RATA
• Contract: Permanent part-time
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Location: St Augustine of Canterbury School, Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9NP
• Contact: 01634 371892 email: [e-mail]

“I called you by your name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43

We are looking for a kind and patient Teaching Assistant with plenty of enthusiasm and a commitment to providing high quality care and education for children. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to enhance teaching and learning in Key stages 1 and 2. You will be required to assist with lunchtime duties.

High standards of literacy (including phonics) and numeracy together with the ability to work as part of a team are essential. The successful applicant will be educated to NVQ Level 2 or above.

The strong Catholic ethos of the school is evident and prospective candidates would be expected to support and promote this.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly school team
• A highly supportive leadership team
• A committed and dedicated governing body
• Wonderful children and supportive parents

Safeguarding:

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS Check and two references will be required.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.