Teaching Assistant

Swale Academies Trust; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Westlands Primary School, part of Swale Academies Trust, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning across early years and key stage one, under the guidance of the classroom teacher and inclusion team.

This role focuses on small-group and individual pupil support, with an emphasis on being enthusiastic, creative and collaborative. Term-time only (38 weeks/year) with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development while safeguarding responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Experience within an EYFS setting.
• Be a team player and work collaboratively with staff.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under the guidance of the classroom teacher and inclusion team.
• Provide general and specific support to groups and individual pupils, both in class and in activities.

Skills

EYFS experience

Team player

Creativity

Enthusiastic

Job description

• Term Time
• Start Date: ASAP

Term Time Only (38 Weeks/Year)

Interviews: w/c 23 rd November 2026

We have the exciting opportunity for you to join our experienced and collaborative team of teaching assistants at Westlands Primary School.

We are a large school with a strong team approach to supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils. The role will involve working with our teachers, HLTAs and other teaching assistants to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific support to groups and individual pupils under the guidance and supervision of the classroom teacher and our inclusion team.

Ideally we are looking for people with previous experience of supporting pupils in primary school within the classroom and/or supporting individual pupils with a range of specific needs, but will welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic about working with children who have limited experience as well.

The successful candidate will:

• Experience within an EYFS setting
• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do
• Make learning fun and challenging.
• Be enthusiastic and creative.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational
• Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines