1:1 Teaching Assistant - Temporary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is an excellent school with a vibrant, supportive and friendly school community. We are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who is dedicated to supporting children in their learning and is sympathetic to our Catholic values.
The role is 30 hours per week and will be mostly working with individual children, but including working with small groups within the classroom, carrying out interventions and a 30-minute lunchtime duty. This would initially be a temporary role until the end of the academic year (31st August 2025), with a review at the end of the year based on High Needs Funding.
Please read the Person Specifications carefully and make reference to them in your applications. Previous TA experience is not essential, training can be given; a good general level of education and personal qualities are as important as experience.
If you have any questions about the role, please email michele.blunt@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk.
St Mary's is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership (KCSP). The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire.
Join us in making a difference to the lives of our students. We look forward to receiving your application., We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate commitment and passion to assist us in ensuring that our children strive to be the best they can be.

As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership we are lucky to be able to access high-quality professional development and being part of a family of schools enables us opportunities to learn, grow and develop together.