Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Herne Bay Junior School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5206-171S
• Posted:15/06/2022
• Pay:Kent Range 3 - £19,293 FTE (pro-rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:04/07/2022 at 08:00
• Interviews:7th July 2022

Advert

We are seeking to employ a talented and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and hard-working team. 

The post is 31.25 hours per week 8.30- 3.15 term time only (38 weeks per year).

We are looking for someone who is a team player but also able to use their own initiative.

It is important that applicants can prove good numeracy and literacy skills. All applicants MUST have GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths and NVQ Level 2 or equvalent as a minimum qualification.  

You must be able to work collaboratively, have excellent people/social skills and be able to manage your own time competently and professionally. You will also need to have high standards of work ethic in terms of motivation, personal presentation, punctuality and professional standards. It is essential to be able to follow instructions as well as being able to use your own initiative. The job role entails supporting children's learning under the direction of the teacher in addition to planning and delivering interventions. Relevant experience would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.

Here at Herne Bay Juniors we are working together to improve outcomes for our pupils and we are looking for someone who enjoys being with children, is a hard worker, resilient, prepared to go the 'extra mile', and has a good sense of humour. These are essential qualities needed in order to ensure that our children make the best possible progress.

If you would like the opportunity to work alongside friendly, well-meaning and supportive colleagues; to gain work satisfaction through supporting children to be the best version of themselves as young people; to work in a pleasant environment which is well-resourced, then Herne Bay Junior School could be the place for you. 

It is advisable to visit the school either during or after school hours although this is not a requirement: please contact Mrs Hall, School Business Manager, to arrange  a conventient time. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Herne Bay Junior School sits at the heart of the town, serving a diverse community of children with unique experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an education that reflects and responds to those experiences—personalised, inclusive, and rooted in care.

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, and emotionally supported. A strong sense of well-being, belonging, and self-awareness is essential for growth. We place equal value on academic progress and personal development, knowing that success in life depends on more than just exam results.

Our responsibility is to prepare pupils not only for the next stage of education, but for life. We aim to equip them with the knowledge, skills, character, and ambition, to lead lives that are safe, happy, and purposeful. We want every child to believe in themselves, to value learning, and to understand their place in the world.

We are an inclusive school. Every child—regardless of background, ability, or need—is welcomed and supported. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in sport, or through personal development, we ensure that all pupils have opportunities to succeed and shine.

Relationships are central to our ethos. We manage behaviour through connection, consistency, and compassion—modelling and supporting positive choices rather than punishing mistakes. We help children build respectful relationships and take responsibility for their actions.

We value respect, kindness, fairness, and empathy. We help pupils understand their rights and responsibilities, and encourage them to contribute positively to their home, school, local and national communities.

We recognise that we are one part of a child’s broader educational journey. Our goal is to prepare them not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond school—instilling a love of learning and a commitment to values that will serve them and society throughout their lives.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Hall - Business Manager
• Address:Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA
• Telephone: (01227) 374608
• Email: finance@hernebay-jun.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 741055