KS2 Teaching Assistant

Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 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: £19,522.00 Annually (Actual) KSA

KS2 Teaching Assistant job summary

At Manor Community Primary School we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. We are a welcoming and inclusive school community where teamwork, wellbeing and high aspirations are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to support pupils’ learning across the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. You will play a key part in creating a positive, safe and engaging environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - can flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under the guidance of the class teacher
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and deliver targeted support
• Help pupils to understand instructions, stay engaged and build confidence
• Promote inclusion and adapt support to meet a wide range of learning needs, including SEND
• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, purposeful classroom environment
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and engagement
• Assist with breaktimes, lunch times, educational visits and school activities as required
• Support the use of ICT and digital learning tools

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting (or is keen to develop in this area)
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a nurturing approach
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Works well as part of a team while also using initiative
• Is committed to inclusion, equality and pupil wellbeing
• Upholds the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct

Why Work With Us?

At Manor Community Primary School we are proud of our supportive and collaborative culture. When you join us, you will benefit from:

• A welcoming and friendly team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for pupils
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A values-driven environment where every member of staff is respected and valued
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children every day
• A commitment to inclusive education and continuous improvement

Please download our application pack to find out more, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to send us your application. If you would prefer this advert and application in a different format, please contact the school office.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as any other relevant pre-employment checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.

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 Manor Community Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 668 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-community-primary-school-swanscombe

At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.

Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.

We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.

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