Teaching Assistant

St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic primary school in Ashford is seeking two full-time Teaching Assistants for a permanent position starting in April/May 2026. Candidates should be skilled in engaging with children and have experience in educational settings, preferably with special educational needs. The role offers a supportive environment, professional learning opportunities, and various perks such as free wraparound care for staff. The salary is £21,576 per annum, and applications will be accepted until 10am on February 24, 2026.

Benefits

Free wraparound care for staff

Priority admissions for staff's children

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and conscientious teaching assistant.
• Experience in a school or nursery setting.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage positively with children during activities.
• Work collaboratively with the school team.
• Support children with special educational needs.

Skills

Creativity

Experience with children

Positive engagement skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Ashford, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Surrey PS3 (£24,330 FTE), Actual salary: £21,576Posted: 30th January 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 24th February 2026 10:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1532265Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1532265* Share :**TEACHING ASSISTANT****Two Full Time, Permanent Posts,****Start date: April / May 2026****37.5 hours per week****Monday – Friday 8:30am-4pm, 38.6 weeks (Term time + inset days)**TA Salary: Surrey PS3 (£24,330 FTE), Actual salary: £21,576 per annumWe are looking for a teaching assistant who:• Is highly skilled, creative and conscientious, values play and is able to positively engage with children• Is experienced in working with children at school or in a nursery setting• Is experienced in working with children with identified special educational needs• Has a positive, resilient and flexible approach• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team• Is committed to the Catholic ethos of the school**We offer:**• A Catholic primary school and nursery with an excellent local reputation, graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ by OFSTED and the Catholic Schools Inspectorate• An innovative school culture with good humoured and supportive staff• A strong commitment to continued professional learning• Exciting, research-led, curriculum initiatives• A loving community, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos, in which all are valued and welcome• Wonderful children and extremely supportive parents• A vibrant, well-resourced and well-kept learning environment• Free wraparound care for staff, with children at the school, currently available• Priority admissions for staff members’ children after 2 years of employment (subject to oversubscription criteria)• Onsite parking and walking distance to train stationClosing date: 10am Tuesday 24th February 2026Interviews: Week commencing 2nd March 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Checks with past employers, DBS checks and online checks are required for all posts. We expect all staff to sign a Catholic Education Service contract of employment.### St Michael's RC Primary SchoolPart of### Ascension Catholic Academy Trust