Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Tunstall CEP School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3337-107S
• Posted:11/07/2025
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:01/09/2025
• App Close Date:21/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC may be in the holidays

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and creative Teaching Assistant who has a passion for working with children, to join our friendly, caring and dedicated team. You will need to be able to use your initiative, prepare resources and follow the careful planning given to you by the Class Teacher, Inclusion Lead or Lead professionals. The role is for a permanent, TA role and will include an element of small group and 1:1 support.

The start date for this role is Monday 1st September.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• an ability to work within a team with patience, humour, initiative and flexibility
• computer and technology competence
• a calm and caring approach
• a drive to learn new skills and relentlessly support the changing needs of their pupils
• good basic skills in English and Mathematics
• experience of working as a teaching assistant or similar role

Do you consider yourself an outstanding team member with a passion for creative and dynamic learning? Do you have the capability to raise aspirations and create an environment where ‘everyone can flourish’? If so, we welcome you to apply.

Hours – 8.45am-3.30pm

Information about the school

Our Vision

‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone, nurturing a servant heart for the local community of Tunstall and beyond. Learning opportunities are broad, inclusive and inspiring where creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity through our unique, Discovery Curriculum. Children and staff are safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. We are a culturally diverse school who value each other's uniqueness with dignity and respect. We think deeply, love abundantly and serve graciously for the Glory of God and thus uphold our biblical underpinning of John10:10 being: ‘A place where everyone can flourish’.

A warm welcome to Tunstall Church of England Primary School and thank you for considering our amazing school for your career progression. Tunstall Church of England Primary School is an extremely popular and oversubscribed church school on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

We are blessed with a spacious, stunning, purpose-built, modern premises and hope to be recognised by all who cross our boundary as a dedicated, outstanding school, which develops aspirations within pupils, an enthusiasm for learning and has delivered excellent academic results over many years.

Our pupils’ achievements are exemplary. From music to maths, science to serving community lunch to local residents, we support our children to be the best they can possibly be. This has been recognised by Ofsted who deemed us to be an ‘outstanding’ school in all areas. Our pupils’ attendance is excellent and this helps them to fully engage with our broad, exciting ‘Discovery Curriculum’.

Outdoor learning, active learning and the broadest offer possible of a wider curriculum, ensures all children can pursue the skills and knowledge necessary to follow their dreams. Our dedicated staff, extensive grounds and superb resources equip us well to provide our children with the best possible learning opportunities. We value our bond with Tunstall Church very highly and promote our distinctively Christian Vision, Ethos and Values in everything that we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs W Harwood
• Address:Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG
• Telephone: (01795) 472895
• Email: office@tunstall.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification