Teaching Assistant - Full-time

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3720-59S
• Posted:22/07/2026
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:05/09/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:10th September 2026

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team of supportive staff. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, hard working with a sense of fun and have high expectations of children within the class. 

You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individual pupils, groups and whole classes. You will provide care and support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils which includes assessments and reports on pupils’ progress. The successful candidate will also assist the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom.

You should have a good standard of English and Maths and knowledge of the primary curriculum and will be able to contribute effectively to curriculum planning and assessment of children’s learning.

Experience with Early Years is preferred but not essential.

Information about the school

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a one form entry primary school situated in Deal described as, ‘Britain’s most beautiful seaside town’ and the winner of the Daily Telegraph’s High Street of the Year award.

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.

We serve the parishes of St John the Evangelist and St Thomas of Canterbury and are looking for a teacher who is sympathetic to our Catholic values and ethos and who demonstrates commitment and passion to ensure our young people strive to be the best they can be. In addition, the skills and ability to work as part of a team to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

Our good denominational inspection in October 2022 recognised that ;St Mary’s is a family community where pupils are valued and the parents are happy; One parent commented “their emphasis on family has been embedded so seamlessly into their days at school”.

Our good Ofsted inspection of November 2022 noted ;St Mary’s is an inclusive school with a strong family feel. It is a welcoming, supportive and caring place to be. One parent summed up the views of many by saying: ‘St. Mary's is an inclusive, welcoming family. My children have thrived at the school in terms of academic, emotional and spiritual learning.’

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs. Karen Riddell
• Address:St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF
• Telephone: (01304) 375046
• Email: admin@st-marys-deal.kcsp.org.uk

Fax: (01304) 375046