Teaching Assistant

Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Term 4/5

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 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: £24,513.00 - £24,513.00 Annually (FTE) £15,613 (Actual) - 27.5 hours/week, term-time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring individual to become part of our school community. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant, fixed-term until 21 July 2026, to support pupils within the classroom. Hours are Monday to Friday, 27.5 per week, 8.45am-3.15pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break. This is a term-time only post.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone with commitment, energy and drive, who will work closely with staff to create positive and engaging learning experiences for our pupils. Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Our successful candidate will:

• support the delivery of high-quality experiences
• have high expectations for learning and behaviour, inspiring and motivating children
• be nurturing, supportive and understanding
• make learning exciting, enjoyable and accessible
• communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• work confidently as part of a team
• be willing to contribute to wider school life

Why Join Coppice Primary Partnership?

• excellent professional development opportunities
• supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
• a positive, challenging and rewarding working environment
• wonderful pupils who are eager to learn
• supportive parent community
• access to private healthcare, including 24/7 GP services
• annual flu vaccination offered to all staff
• a family-first approach, ensuring you don't miss important family events
• free wraparound care for primary-aged children attending trust schools (including holiday play schemes when staff are working)
• access to Kent Rewards discounts, cashback and vouchers
• optional school and trust-wide social events throughout the year
• a modern, well-equipped school with excellent outdoor learning opportunities
• a chance to contribute to a real, relevant and engaging curriculum

If you would like more information, please contact Karen Francis (hr@coppicepp.org) or get in touch with the School Office (01622 745553) to arrange a visit - we'd love to meet you.

Please note: we review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if the right candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Coxheath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 459 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coxheath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coxheath-primary-school

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