Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Sheerness is seeking an inspirational teaching assistant dedicated to supporting children academically and socially. The role involves providing classroom support, working in small groups, and supervising during playtime. Candidates should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to work well in a team. The position is 31.25 hours per week during term time with a commitment to the school’s values. An enhanced DBS check is required, and early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to school values and supporting children’s needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support to children.
• Support children in small groups and 1:1.
• Supervise children during playtime and lunch.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Are you an inspirational teaching assistant with the experience and drive to serve children’s social and academic needs? Are you adaptable and able to bring out the best in our polite, friendly and eager pupils?

St Clement’s Church of England Primary School is looking for a teaching assistant to join our team, to provide general classroom support as well as providing support for children in small groups and 1:1.

You will be committed to providing the best learning experience for every child in our school. You need drive, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude and willingly embrace our church school values.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Working hours are 31.25 hours per week – Monday to Friday, term time plus one week (39 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will be an experienced and successful practitioner who enjoys working as part of a team in a child-based environment. You will benefit from working in a school where we value support staff in all aspects of school life.

The successful applicant will be required to supervise children at playtime and/or lunch time on a rota basis - an alternative break will be provided.

Please see job description for further details.

For more information about our school, please visit our website St Clement's Church of England Primary School - Home

Please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] if you would like to visit the school.

We encourage early applications and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Previous applicants need not apply.

All applications to be made via Kent-Teach.