368 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 September 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    22 August 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor - 27.5 hours per week (5 days), term time only Breakfast and After School Club Supervisor – 9 hours per week (3 days), term time only. Days to be discussed at interview.

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 25th August 2025

Pay scale

Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor - NJC Scale 2/3 Points 3-6 term time only, (pro rata to £14,130 - £14,849 per annum) Breakfast and After School Club Supervisor – NJC Scale 1 Point 2 term time only, (pro rata to £4,549 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor with Breakfast and After School Club Supervisor

Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor - 27.5 hours per week (5 days), term time only

Breakfast and After School Club Supervisor – 9 hours per week (3 days), term time only. Days to be discussed at interview.

1 year contract, until 25th August 2025

Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor - NJC Scale 2/3 Points 3-6 term time only, (pro rata to £14,130 - £14,849 per annum)

Breakfast and After School Club Supervisor – NJC Scale 1 Point 2 term time only, (pro rata to £4,549 per annum)

Do you have a passion for learning?

Are you prepared to give your very best for our children?

Would you enjoy working as part of our team?

Do you want to make a difference?

Then this could be the job for you.

We have an exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity available at St Michael’s Church of England Primary School; a small village school with a big heart.

We are looking to fill a one-yearfixed term Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor post with 3 days Breakfast/After School Club cover, for 36.5 hours a week, term time only. The position will require you to work either within a whole class, 1:1 or in small groups across both EYFS, KS1 and KS2 classes.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Enthusiastic
  • Hardworking and flexible with an inspiring positive attitude
  • A good team player
  • A kind, caring and happy person
  • Able to work on their own initiative and prioritise according to the needs of the children
  • Passionate about helping all children to achieve their potential and able to work with challenging children
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A thorough knowledge of the Primary and EYFS curriculums and expectations and a thorough knowledge and understanding of child development and children's needs
  • NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or 2 GCSEs (A-C) passes (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted December 2018, is at the heart of the village of St Michael's and adjacent to the Church of St Michael's and All Angels, with very strong community links.

From the moment you walk through the door you will feel the warm welcome that St Michael's Church of England Primary School is famous for. Generations have been sending their children to this school in the knowledge they will not only have an exciting learning experience, but also will be valued and cherished in our caring, Christian environment - SIAMs judgement 'Excellent' June 2023.

We are a member of the Tenterden Schools Trust. The Trust is made up of the six schools in and around the town of Tenterden - St Michael's C of E Primary School, The Tenterden Primary Federation (comprising Tenterden C of E Junior School and Tenterden Infants School), Rolvenden Primary School. John Mayne C of E Primary School and Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre. The vision of our Trust is “Securing the future for the young people in all our schools”

For more information on the role or school, please contact Mrs Ali Hollis, Office Manager office@stmcep.school .

Closing date for applications: 4th September 2024, however early applications are encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

Interviews will be held on 9th September 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Commitment to safeguarding

St Michael’s CEP School recognises out responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility and all those involved play an important part in making this community safe and secure.

We believe that the best interests of children always come first. All children have a right to be heard and have their wishes and feelings taken into account and all children regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language or sexual identity, have equal rights to protection.

As a school, our core safeguarding principles are prevention, protection, support and working with parents and other agencies.

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About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
172 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01580 763 210

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is a happy, vibrant, village school where children, staff and parents feel valued and work together as partners. We pride ourselves on our family ethos, and through an effective home and school link we aim to ensure that a child’s time with us is successful and happy.

Our vision statement is
‘Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whatever you believe, we welcome you into our loving, learning community”.

We aim to develop this approach and create an environment in which all children will flourish. We want the children to care and show respect for each other, embracing our Christian values of love, joy, wisdom, kindness, peace, self-control, faithfulness and trust. The whole school community is proud of our Christian values which underpin our inclusive ethos, contributing effectively to community cohesion throughout school.

Children are at the heart of everything we do and we have high aspirations for all our pupils whatever their backgrounds or starting points. We work tirelessly and holistically to improve outcomes for every child and ensure that they are well prepared for their next stage of education. Our curriculum has been carefully planned to help them become independent, resilient, reflective and considerate life-long learners with the skills to adapt to an ever-changing world.

Arranging a visit to St Michael's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stmcep.school.

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