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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3289-166S
  • Posted:17/09/2025
  • Pay:KSB term time
  • Start Date:October 2025
  • App Close Date:03/10/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 7th October 2025

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We wish to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team to start in October. We are looking for a TA with flexibility, experience in learning support and the ability to contribute to our school’s community and vision. The successful applicant will be sensitive to children’s varying needs, but be able to work under the guidance of the teaching team, SENCo and Leadership Team.

Applicants should preferably be qualified to NVQ Level 2, and have some knowledge of the development and learning styles of children and special educational needs. A knowledge of and experience of techniques and resources for working with pupils with speech and language needs and ASC would be preferable.

The TA will be based where their strengths/experience lie and will cover lunch duty. The post will be for 31.25 hours a week. Salary - FTE £25,126  (£18,023.16 pro-rata)

For an informal chat about the position and more information please telephone Mrs Kristina Dyer (Head teacher) on 01227 464392 or email headteacher@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Child Protection Policy.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2024), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.