1-1 Teaching Assistant (fixed term until July 2026)

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) NJC points 4 - 11 (30 hours a week)

1-1 Teaching Assistant (fixed term until July 2026) job summary

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced 1-1 Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children with special educational needs, who is passionate about children’s learning, has a positive attitude and is able to fit in with our hardworking staff team to nurture, target and enable all of our children to thrive.

If you are well qualified, enthusiastic and passionate about helping all children, supporting and encouraging them as they strive to achieve their goals and want to work in a well-resourced setting and share our school values (Respect, Resilience and Responsibility), we would love to hear from you.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and outside professionals to deliver individualised support that fosters inclusion, confidence, and progress. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent, nurturing 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Supporting the child’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual needs
• Promoting independence and engagement within the classroom
• Supporting with personal care and emotional regulation when required
• Liasing with Mum about some activities to complete at home, in the beginning

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with special educational needs (particularly high needs or SEMH)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and adults alike
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Holds an appropriate qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) or equivalent experience

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Margaret's Church of England Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-s-church-of-england-junior-school

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a caring school where all children are valued and encouraged to attain the very best they can. It is one of the largest Church Schools in Medway with approximately 360 boys and girls, aged 7 to 11 in twelve classes.

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