Teaching Assistant - Maternity

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3720-55S
• Posted:24/03/2025
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:22.4.25
• App Close Date:31/03/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:2/4/25

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School are looking to recruit a Teaching assistant in our Early Years

• Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential?
• Do you have experience working with children in Early Years or Key Stage 1? 
• Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to have self-belief? 
• Would you like to be given the opportunity to lead group sessions and to support children in their learning? 
• Are you looking for a varied role which enables you to support a variety of children across a variety of subjects? 

Then look no further. Come and join the team at St Mary's as a Teaching Assistant! 

You will work closely with the class teacher to support children both in the classroom setting and outside, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. You will be expected to plan, organise, support, extend and enrich the lives of children. You will have bags of initiative and will be a reliable team player.

This is a great opportunity to join our amazing school team in a wonderful setting which cares and nurtures the children. We are always looking to develop the ways we work and strive to offer a broad range of activities to support the children's learning. No two days are the same.

If you have the skills and qualities we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact the school office or Karen Riddell on 01304 375046. 

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:Karen Riddell
• Address:St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT149LF
• Telephone: 01304375046
• Email: kriddell@kcsp.org.uk