Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP (September preferred)

• Closing date

  25 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 August 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 (FTE) Actual Annual Salary £19682.63

Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) job summary

Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) - Fixed Term / Immediate Start
St Laurence-in-Thanet Church of England Junior School

Are you a caring, patient and resilient person who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives?

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing team from September. This is an important role supporting children with additional and complex needs and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in Early Years, nursery settings, care roles or supporting children with additional needs.

At St Laurence, we believe every child should be seen, known and loved. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping children feel safe, valued and able to flourish.

This post is for 31hrs 15min per week (8.30-3.30 each day - 15 min break/30 min lunch) term time only plus one week (39 weeks).

About the Role

Working alongside class teachers and our SEN team, you will support pupils both academically and pastorally. This will include:

• Providing support for children with special educational needs
• Supporting children with complex needs, including personal care and intimate care routines such as toileting and changing nappies
• Ensuring children’s personal care needs are met with dignity, compassion and respect
• Supporting children’s emotional regulation using our Thrive approach
• Helping children develop independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Supporting learning, behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Working collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a warm, nurturing and caring approach
• Is comfortable providing intimate care and understands that this is an important part of supporting some children’s needs
• Has experience working with children or vulnerable individuals, such as in a nursery, care setting, healthcare role or family support role
• Is patient, calm and resilient when supporting children who may find situations challenging
• Builds strong relationships and celebrates every child’s progress
• Is flexible, practical and willing to be an active member of our team
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs

Experience of working in Early Years or Key Stage 1 would be particularly valuable, as would experience of supporting children with complex needs or managing behaviour.

About St Laurence

St Laurence is a welcoming Church of England junior school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is that every member of our community is seen, known and loved.

We are proud to be a Thrive school, recognising that children need to feel emotionally safe and understood in order to learn and flourish. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that nurturing relationships are key to helping children succeed.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A strong culture of care and inclusion
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children who need additional support

If you are a caring professional who understands the importance of patience, dignity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

St Laurence-in-Thanet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is 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 St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-laurence-in-thanet-church-of-england-junior-academy

At St Laurence CE Junior Academy, we are committed to providing an enriching educational experience. Explore our website to stay updated on events, access resources, and engage with our school community. Parents, find important information and connect with your child's educational journey. Prospective parents and visitors, explore the essence of our school.

Our school offers a supportive, inclusive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment where each member is known by God, loved and empowered to reach their full potential. Children are encouraged through an aspirational and engaging curriculum to develop their knowledge, skills and character so that they can truly flourish, both now and into the future.

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