St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Woodlands; Margate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Kent is looking for a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with children and support their educational and social development. The position is for 32.5 hours a week during term time, promoting a happy and safe learning environment. Candidates should be team players with innovative ideas and high expectations. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team, making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about children's educational and social development.
• Commitment to fostering aspiring learners.
• Ability to work in a happy and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member.
• Support children's learning and development.
• Promote the vision and aims of the school.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Promoting school ethos

Innovative

High expectations

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about working with children?

Do you want to make a difference to children's lives and learning?

Do you want to work as part of a great team to ensure all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about children's educational and social development.

KentSchemeD - FTE £26,393 per annum (actual salary to be pro rated to £19,689)

32.5 hours per week, term time only, 8.30am – 3.30pm (one hour unpaid lunch break), Monday to Friday

You will join our happy, friendly team with supportive colleagues. As our school is always interested in continued professional development, you will have opportunities to work closely with colleagues across our trust.

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• work as an effective team player;
• be self-motivated;
• will promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school;
• be innovative and enthusiastic;
• have high expectations of children's achievement and a commitment to aspiring learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership at St Gregory's in Margate. Our family-friendly school retained a 'Good' Ofsted judgement in February 2025 ('Outstanding' in Personal Development) and is one of the highest achieving schools academically at both KS2 SATS and KS1 phonics in Thanet in 2025.

KCSP schools are renowned for their excellent pastoral care, well-behaved children who are eager to learn, supportive parents with high expectations, traditional values and strong teaching. We are extremely proud of our children and welcome applications from those willing to experience the joy of learning and growing with us in the pursuit of excellence.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please email your completed CES application form to Dave Walker, Headteacher, [e-mail] prior to the closing date of Monday 12th January 2026 at midday.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an EnhancedDisclosurefrom the Disclosure andBarring Service, two references, online/social media checksand a pre-employment health history questionnaire.