Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Canterbury seeks an experienced Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity. The role requires someone who enjoys working with children and has a solid educational background, specifically a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Responsibilities include supporting students in their learning activities and assisting in classroom management. The position offers 32 hours per week during term time, with a pro-rata salary of approximately £17,925. Applicants are required to complete a formal application form.

Benefits

Access to counselling and occupational health support

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experienced in a primary school setting.
• Enthusiastic and motivated professional.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Key Stage 2 learning activities.
• Interact positively with children to enhance their learning experience.
• Assist with classroom management.

Skills

Working with children

Modeling good spoken English

Multi-tasking

Education

Minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Advert

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, to cover maternity, who is a motivated and enthusiastic professional with experience of working in a busy primary school. Parkside Community Foundation Primary School has a friendly and supportive staff ready to welcome you to our school team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be calm
• Enjoy working with children
• Have a high level of education with a minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Be able to model good spoken English
• Be flexible and able to multi-task!

A formal 30 minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will also undertake a 30 minute English and Maths test.

The post is for 32 hours a week (Monday-Friday) and term-time only. The pay scale is Kent Scheme A at £24,513 (FTE), which equates to approximately £17,925 per annum pro rata for this role.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. Please ensure you give email addresses for referees.

If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks of their application they have been unsuccessful.

Parkside Community Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period.