Temporary Teaching Assistant (One Year Fixed Term - 15 Hrs Per Week) - Temporary

St Peter in Thanet Church of England Junior School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-3360-157S
• Posted:04/07/2025
• Pay:KSA (15hrs Per week, Pro Rata)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:14/07/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's educational journey?  Do you have the skills and dedication to support a child to find success within themselves. They may be on the autism pathway, display challenging behaviour or have a specific learning need - what they need is the additional support of an adult to help them succeed. If you believe this could be you, St Peter's invites you to apply for the role of a One-to-One Teaching Assistant. 

St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School in Broadstairs are recruiting for the position of One-to-One Teaching Assistants to start in September. 

St Peter's is a thriving and inclusive school located in the beautiful coastal town of Broadstairs.  Our school is renowned for its outstanding learning and working environment, where both pupils and staff feel supported and valued.  We foster a culture of kindness, respect and continous learning, making our school a truly special place to work. 

We are advertising for more than one post.  These posts are dependent on continued funding and so are offered initially as a one year contract.  They are for 15 hours per week, with additional hours a real possibility, particularly as the children settle into their new school routines. 

We are seeking experienced and dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and friendly team.  In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for providing tailored support for a child, helping them navigate the school day and engage with others and their learning activities.  You'll use innovative and effective strategies to encourage the child's learning and participation in the classroom.  You will also be implementing positive behaviour management strategies to support the child in managing their emotions and behaviours.  This will also include maintaining a safe and calming space for the child to use when they need a break or some time to regulate their emotions.  You will be working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other staff members to ensure the child's needs are met and they are included in all aspects of school life, establishing strong, trusting relationships with the child, their family and the wider school community. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children with particular needs
• A compassionate, patient and positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A commitment to the wellbeing and development of the child
• Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (SEN

Why join us?

Become part of a friendly and supportive staff team that values each member's contributions.  

Access opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing training and support. 

Experience the fulfilment that comes from making a meaningful difference in a child's life and education.

Enjoy working in a school with a strong sense of community and shared values. 

Information about the school

Our Ofsted inspection in May 2023 judged St Peter's to be an outstanding school in all areas and for the last four years we have been amongst the highest achieving schools in the local area. We pride ourselves on our strengths in art, music, sport and drama where our specialist teachers and performance spaces enable children to really excel.

Although the school was established in 1694 our present building is much newer, having been opened by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1998. We have good links with our local secondary schools. The majority of our children join us in Year 3 from Callis Grange Infants with whom we have a linked admissions policy but also have children from other schools joining us.

We have a warm and caring environment where all children, parents and staff work together as part of a positive learning culture, which enables our children to grow and learn in an atmosphere of true care and respect and develop into young people of whom we can be genuinely proud. This is through the combination of high quality teaching and pastoral care, rooted in our strong Christian values. These values and traditions help children to gain an understanding of society today and help us to prepare them well for life in modern Britain.

Our ‘all round’ curriculum means St Peter’s children flourish academically, artistically, musically, dramatically and on the sports field. We work hard to help each and every child to fulfil their potential as we believe that there is success in every child.

St. Peter's Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy, available on our website.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Heather Prentice
• Address:Grange Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3EP
• Telephone: (01843) 861430
• Email: office@stpetersthanet.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• One-to-One Teaching Assistant Job Description