Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ST

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,189.00 - £24,054.00 Annually (FTE) NJC D2 (point 4-11), Term Time Only

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a patient, empathetic and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role in a truly collaborative environment? St Mary's Island CE (Aided) Primary School with Nursery is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.

We are a warm, ambitious and highly regarded three-form entry primary school with a nursery, uniquely sharing our premises with the local St Mary's Island Church. We take immense pride in our inclusive community and are looking for a professional who will actively respect, uphold and promote our distinct Christian ethos and values in all aspects of their work.

About the Role: Working under the direct instruction and guidance of teaching staff and the Leadership Team, you will provide robust support for teaching and learning. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting class teachers with the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities to ensure the classroom environment is prepared, safe and stimulating.
• Helping to raise standards of achievement for all pupils and encouraging them to take responsibility for their own independent learning.
• Supporting the inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Using effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy to contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing accurate, constructive and timely feedback to both the pupil and the class teacher.

We will consider applicants looking for full time and part time hours (please note the role is for 38 weeks per year).

About You: To flourish in this role, you will need a calm demeanour and the ability to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• A good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience working with or caring for children of primary school age.
• Strong verbal communication and organisational skills, alongside digital literacy.
• An absolute commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Please see our ‘TA Job Description’ for a more detailed overview of the role and person specification.

Why Join Our Team? By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative partnership where your role and contributions are recognised and respected. We foster an inclusive "can do" culture and offer a highly supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to acquire specialist knowledge, deliver targeted interventions, and pursue further professional development.

Interested in joining us? To find out more or to come and see the school, please contact Mrs Lisa Croombs via email at office@st-marys-island.medway.sch.uk or call us on 01634 891050 (ext 2).

We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's Island CE (Aided) Primary School!

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 Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-island-church-of-england-aided-primary-school

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