Teaching Assistant
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 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 job summary
Do you love working with children and want to make a difference every day? St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy could be the place for you! We are a junior school (Years 3-6) full of enthusiastic learners. Our welcoming, hardworking team are looking for an experienced, motivated and flexible Teaching Assistant to join us and support our pupils in their learning. This role requires someone with recent experience of working within Key Stage 2 who can confidently support pupils and contribute effectively from the outset. We are looking for someone with energy, flexibility, kindness and a good sense of humour - someone who will embrace our ethos, become a valued part of our team and bring their own sparkle to the role.
What we’re looking for:
Recent and relevant experience of working with pupils in Key Stage 2 - this is essential
Experience of independently delivering structured interventions to individuals and small groups
Strong experience and confidence in delivering phonics interventions - ideally using Read Write Inc.
The ability to identify gaps, follow intervention programmes accurately and adapt support in response to pupils’ needs
Commitment to high standards of learning, behaviour and safeguarding
GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C or equivalent)
Strong computer literacy for interventions, assessment and data input
The details:
Class-based role
Hours: 8.30-3.30, Monday-Friday, term-time only (including five INSET days)
Fixed-term contract: to 31.08.2027
We’d love you to have:
A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and the expectations for pupils in Years 3-6
Proven experience of supporting pupils who need additional help to close gaps in learning
Experience of delivering and monitoring interventions, with the confidence to provide clear feedback on pupil progress
Knowledge or experience of the Thrive Approach (desirable but not essential)
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
High expectations and a passion for helping children succeed
Good communication, time management and flexibility
The ability to use initiative and technology effectively
Your role will include:
Supporting pupils in English, Maths and across the KS2 curriculum
Planning for and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, following agreed programmes and approaches
Delivering regular phonics and early reading interventions, including Read Write Inc. where appropriate
Assessing and recording progress, identifying next steps and feeding back effectively to teachers and the SENCo
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning and develop independence
Supporting at break and lunchtimes
Contributing to trips, displays and wider school life
Why join us?
At St Laurence, our vision is rooted in the story of the Lost Sheep and our belief that every child should be Seen - Known - Loved. We are a small, nurturing junior school where relationships matter and where we work hard to ensure that every child feels that they belong, are understood and are supported to flourish.
Our values of Love, Hope, Forgiveness, Joy and Resilience shape our school community and the way we care for one another. Alongside high expectations for learning, we place great importance on children’s wellbeing, emotional development and individual needs. We use the Thrive Approach to help us understand and support our pupils and make the most of our extensive outdoor spaces, with Forest School, creative outdoor play and a wide range of opportunities for children to explore, build relationships and develop confidence.
We can offer:
Amazing pupils with a brilliant attitude to learning
A supportive leadership team passionate about making a difference
Regular TA team meetings and professional development
A fun, caring staff team who will make you feel part of the family
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please email office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk.
Find out more at www.stlaurencejuniors.co.uk or on Facebook/Instagram to see what we get up to.
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 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
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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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