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Class Teaching Assistant & PPA Cover - Term Time

Hornbeam Primary School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-3911-75S
  • Posted:09/10/2025
  • Pay:KSA
  • Start Date:November
  • App Close Date:31/10/2025 at 08:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 6th November 2025

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Our Friendly and inclusive school needs someone kind, calm, helpful, adaptable, patient and dedicated who can support learning with a range of children.

We are looking to appoint someone who will work primarily in Key Stage 2 but opportunities across all year groups.

Class Teaching Assistant

Salary:                        KSA – FTE £24,513 (Actual Salary £16,176)

Hours:                        28.75hrs per week, 8-30am-3.30am Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 1.00pm Friday

Contract type:            Permanent

Reporting to:             Headteacher/SENCO

PPA Cover

Salary:                        KSD – FTE £26,393 (Actual Salary £1,512)

Hours:                        2.5hrs per week, 1.00pm – 3.30pm on Fridays

Contract type:            Permanent

Reporting to:             Headteacher/SENCO

Breaks are 15min unpaid morning break and a 30min unpaid lunch break.

The start date is November (subject to notice period).

Responsibilities:

  • Assist class teachers in delivering high-quality learning across a range of subjects.
  • Provide PPA cover by leading pre-planned lessons with confidence and competence.
  • Support children’s academic and emotional development through tailored interventions and classroom support.
  • Work effectively with teachers, staff, and external agencies to create a positive learning environment.
  • Contribute to assessment, record-keeping, and general classroom organisation.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA or unqualified teacher (PPA cover experience preferred).
  • Is confident in managing a classroom and delivering lessons independently when required.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Is flexible, reliable, and committed to supporting the school’s vision and values.
  • Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HLTA status, or equivalent experience).

Visits are encouraged. Please call for further information or to arrange a visit on 01304 374033.

At Hornbeam Primary we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.

 

 

Information about the school

Hornbeam Primary School is a delightful, inclusive school located on the outskirts of the seaside town of Deal. We are a one form entry school with a privately run nursery on site.

Our school motto is 'Learn to love learning to live life better'.

In July 2018 Ofsted judged the school to be good in every area. It has impressive facilities and grounds, a swimming pool, two playgrounds, a forest school area and a curriculum that fosters outdoor learning.

In April 2019 Hornbeam became a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a newly formed MAT of seven local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools are working together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Whilst your post will be at Hornbeam, your contract will be with DEALT.

In the local area there is a country park, the beach and a community that supports the school in any way it can.

We work in a very effective collaboration with other primary schools in the Deal Learning Alliance.

The staff and governors aim to provide the children with an education designed to help develop their life skills to the full. We provide a calm, caring, happy and positive atmosphere in which children fulfil their potential and grow in self confidence.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01304 389451

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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.