Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sheerness is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. The ideal candidate will support children across all Key Stages and assist with Midday Meal Supervision. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be kind and patient, and preferably hold a level 1 diploma in Teaching Assistance. The role promises a dedicated team and opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team of staff and governors

Friendly and well-behaved children

Opportunities for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification of a level 1 diploma or equivalent preferred but not essential.
• Must be kind, patient, and creative in developing learning environments.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Key Stages under the direction of the class teacher.
• Create an engaging and positive learning environment.
• Assist in midday meal supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Kindness and patience

Creativity

Sense of humour

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (level 1 diploma or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and talented Teaching Assistant (with Midday Meal Supervision) to join our supportive teaching team. The successful candidate will be required, under the direction of the class teacher, to support children across the Key Stages.

Ideal candidate

Our ideal applicant is kind, patient, creative, has excellent communication skills, is a team player and possesses a sense of humour. If you feel that you have what it takes to make a difference to the lives of our children by developing the best possible learning environment and the highest standards of learning, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

A Teaching Assistant qualification of a level 1 diploma or equivalent would be preferable, although not essential.

We offer

• A dedicated and supportive team of staff and governors.
• Children who are friendly, hardworking and well behaved.
• Supportive parents.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged and warmly welcome to speak to or e-mail the Headteacher prior to application. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01795 662708 or email: [e-mail]

Key dates

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 25th February 2026

Interviews: TBC

Safeguarding

We reserve the right to interview and appoint applicants prior to the closing date for this vacancy. Therefore early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to successful references and a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure.

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.