Teaching Assistant - the Howard School - Part-time

Folkestonegirls; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Howard School is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students and staff in creating a nurturing educational environment. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

Access EarlyPay

Mindfulness Taster Sessions

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing afternoons

Free parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about education.
• High expectations for student progress.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, parents, and teachers.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Education

Support

Job description

The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teaching Assistant, to start with immediate effect. You will support pupils, parents, teachers, and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress.

About the Role

This is a part-time (27.5 hours per week), fixed-term role, Term Time Only, paid based on the NJC pay scale D2 points 4-11 (FTE £24,404 - £27,269 – actual salary calculated on a pro-rata basis).

This is a fixed-term position due to child-linked school funding until 17th July 2026 (End of Term 6).

The working pattern for this position consists of Monday-Thursday 8:30-14:55, and Friday 8:30-13:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, first-class professional development, and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development, including ongoing accredited courses. If you are interested in extending your experience and joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8–12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Wellbeing afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require further information, please contact the school office by calling 01634 388765 or via email at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to alter interview dates and close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response.