Full Time Teaching Assistant - Full-time

St George's CEP School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3089-63T
• Posted:10/06/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September 2025
• App Close Date:04/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Full time Teaching Assistant

St George’s Church of England Primary School, Wrotham

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant on a one year fixed term contract starting 1^st September 2025. We would love someone with experience but would also consider candidates who have experience working with children in different capacity and would like to try a different direction.

The position is full time 30 hours a week contract: Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 3.30pm. All leave to be taken during school holiday times only.  

The role will consist of supporting the teachers in delivering lessons, intervention groups, working with children 1:1 or in small groups, administrative jobs, preparing work for displays and preparing materials in addition to supervising at lunchtime.

It is essential that you have some experience of working with children, in a supporting role, with experience of working with SEND pupils desirable. You will need a calm and patient demeanour and the ability to be flexible in your role. 

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is appointed.

We are looking for someone with:

• A good standard of education (equivalent to GCSE grade 'C' in at least English and maths). 
• Experience of working with young children (ideally within a school setting)
• Effective communication skills.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• The ability to develop positive relationships with all children.
• Optimism, energy, resilience and creativity.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to support emotional well-being.
• Is able to work closely with class teachers to promote learning and achievement.
• Is able to supervise children at more unstructured times of the school day, engaging them in games and social skills activities.
• Is able to demonstrate a willingness to take on board advice in order to develop their skills further

We offer:

• A supportive, friendly and hard-working staff team.
• A school committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral care and learning opportunities.
• Well-behaved, motivated and happy children. 
• A full induction.
• Opportunities for CPD

If you would like any further details, please contact our reception, on 01732 882401

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.  As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date for application: Friday 4^th July at 9am

Interviews: TBC

Start date: 1^st September 2025

Information about the school

At St. George's Church of England Primary School we value each pupil as an individual and ensure that they reach their full potential by Letting Their Light Shine (Matthew 5:16) through our Christian Values of Respect, Honesty, Courage, Kindness, Forgiveness and Hope. By Bringing Faith and Education Together; we aspire for all our children to become confident, secure, caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning. They are supported to develop morally, spiritually, socially, culturally and academically.

We are very proud of our warm and welcoming school with its friendly, caring atmosphere; enthusiastic children; experienced and dedicated staff and supportive parents and governors. We have high expectations of the children's achievements and behaviour and the children have high expectations of themselves.

The school does extremely well in providing support and encouragement for our most vulnerable children. Children feel safe and well cared for and are positive and happy to be here. We are lucky to have extensive grounds allowing opportunities for creative and engaging lessons to be planned.

In December 2022 Ofsted described the school as a Good school in all areas; where staff feel motivated and valued. They love working in the school and speak highly of the support and professional development leaders provide. Parents and carers also greatly value the school. The comment of one parent that ‘My child is very fortunate to be part of this wonderful school,’ was typical of the views of many parents who submitted comments during the inspection survey.

St George's (VC) CE Primary school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elizabeth Rye
• Address:Old London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7DL
• Telephone: (01732) 882401
• Email: reception@st-georges-wrotham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01732) 884003

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description
• Personal Specification