1:1 Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover
St. Clement's CofE Primary School, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 November 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
- £26,497.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Anual Salary: £19177.90
1:1 Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover job summary
We are looking for a patient, caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil at St Clement’s CE Primary School. You will help the pupil take an active part in classroom learning, build positive relationships and develop confidence and independence.
We are a Church of England primary school and part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust. Our Christian vision, “For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37), shapes our belief that every child can achieve with the right support.
About the role
Work with the class teacher and SENCo to put agreed strategies and adjustments into practice.
Use practical resources, visual prompts and clear instructions to help the pupil access learning alongside their classmates.
Support the pupil through classroom routines and transitions, using a calm and consistent approach.
Give the pupil time to try things independently and adjust your support as their confidence grows.
Share observations with the class teacher to help identify what is working and what needs to change.
We are looking for someone who
Builds warm, trusting relationships with children and has high expectations for what they can achieve.
Stays calm, flexible and consistent when a child needs extra support.
Communicates well and works closely with teachers and other support staff.
Understands inclusive practice and is willing to learn and use strategies tailored to the pupil. Experience supporting children with SEND would be welcome.
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St. Clement's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
We are very proud of our community, journey and Christian ethos at St Clement’s.
Our curriculum and pastoral care ensure that all members of our community feel valued and strive to achieve their dreams:
‘For nothing will be impossible with God.’ Luke 1:37
Our Christian values encourage all of our community to be supportive and tolerant of one another in God’s image. We celebrate one another’s differences and successes, so that everyone feels valued and can grow in self-belief and self-worth. We aim to nurture each individual, so that they develop the resilience needed to continue beyond the classroom, as life-long learners and global citizens. Our school’s vision underpins everything that we do and is further strengthen by our Christian values of truth, love, forgiveness, courage and respect.
As headteacher, I am honoured to lead such a wonderful school with a highly motivated team of governors and staff, who are active members of Aquila.
Please contact the school office if you would like to visit our school in person.
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