Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Swingate Primary School, Lords Wood

• Ref:KCC887-2549-131S
• Posted:17/10/2025
• Pay:Medway NJC D2 4-11 (dependent on experience)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:09/11/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Post Title: Teaching Assistant

School: Swingate Primary School

Salary: Medway NJC D2 4-11 (dependent on experience) - £17,786 - 19,874pa (£25,185 - £28,142 FTE)

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Term time only (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent

Swingate Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. We are a large three-form entry, inclusive, successful school with extensive grounds and friendly staff.  Swingate is a vibrant, progressive and fun place to work; apply today!  

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
• Develop strong relationships with children, staff and other stakeholders;
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey;
• Be able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support children’s needs;
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos
• A school where every child matters
• Welcoming and supportive staff
• A well-resourced school
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Employee support services
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Information about the school

We are a brilliant, large three-form entry (including a Nursery), inclusive, successful school with extensive woodland grounds and friendly staff. We aim to inspire our children to be Brave, Resilient, Responsible and Empathetic. Our curriculum is child-centred, creative and progressive.

We are part of the Bluebell Federation comprising of Swingate, Horsted and Burnt Oak Primary Schools.

Our teachers work collaboratively to reduce workload and we have an impressive sporting profile. We are a beacon school and staff and pupil well-being is valued and promoted. Swingate has a strong leadership team that welcomes and encourages children and staff to reach their true potential. Check out our Twitter account: @SwingatePrimary.

We offer a fantastic wellbeing package including a pension scheme, carefirst and training and development opportunities

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lords Wood, Kent, ME5 8TJ
• Telephone: 01634 336472
• Email: hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Specification