Teaching Assistant

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School; Faversham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming team. The role offers flexibility between TA and HLTA depending on qualifications and experience.

You will support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, with HLTA duties including leading learning activities, interventions and class cover in the absence of a teacher. The post is 30 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Ability to work with pupils with SEND, behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Ability to lead learning activities and provide interventions as HLTA.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Assist with planning, preparing and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND and other needs as required.
• Contribute to assessment, record-keeping and reporting on pupil progress.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, transitions, visits and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support pupil development.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding in line with school policies.
• For HLTA: lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and provide planned cover when the teacher is absent.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming and supportive team atSt Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School. The successful candidate will be appointed at TA or HLTA level, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Working alongside teachers and other staff, you will support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, helping to ensure every child can thrive and achieve their potential. Candidates appointed as an HLTA will also be expected to take a greater role in leading learning activities, delivering interventions, and covering classes in the absence of a teacher.

This post is for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks).

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to help them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND, behavioural, emotional, or social needs as required.
• Contribute to assessment, record-keeping, and reporting on pupil progress.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, transitions, educational visits, and school activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to support pupil development.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding in line with school policies.
• For candidates appointed as an HLTA: lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions, and provide planned classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping children learn and succeed
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Confident supporting learning across a range of ages and abilities
• Organised, proactive, and willing to take initiative
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A well‑resourced, positive learning environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.