Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Mundella Primary School, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2296-144S
• Posted:13/11/2025
• Pay:KSB £25,126 (pro rata £10,654.54)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:05/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 10th December

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Teaching Assistant Part-Time

Pay details: KSB £25,126, pro rata based on 18 hours a week for 39 weeks a year is £10,654.54

Are you a key stage 2 teaching assistant looking for a fresh challenge?

Or are you looking at training as a TA with transferable skills in your current role? 

We want to hear from you! 

We would like to a recruit dynamic teaching assistant to join our happy, friendly and dedicated team in Folkestone. You will need to be highly motivated and committed to promoting aspiration and celebrating achievements, making a true difference and improving our children's life chances. 

You will be supported by a Phase Leader and other support staff within your phase. A minimum NVQ level 2 in a relevant programme of study would be an advantage. This role is likely to be working in KS2, so we would like a candidate who is confident working with classes year 3-6. 

This is a temporary contract for one year, with a view to permanency thereafter. 

The ideal candidate will be able to think on their feet; work both independently and as part of the team, promote positive learning behaviours and effectively plan and assess. Furthermore, they will be part of our commitment to ensuring that learning progress, for all children, meets and surpasses expectations.

We want you to make a real difference.

Working hours will be 8.30am- 3.15pm Term time only, with a 30 minute lunch break and INSET Days. The role is a part time role, ideally 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). 

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be a positive team player
• Be driven, raising children's aspirations.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• The ability to work across all classes would be advantageous

Candidates are encouraged to book a tour of the school via the school office.

In alignment with our values, the Trust is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity in our recruitment. We actively seek to ensure that we are representative of our diverse communities. We are committed to flexible working and encourage applications from those wishing to explore opportunities for flexible working. 

Applications should be made via the Kent Teach website.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025 at 9:00am

The date for interviews is Wednesday 10th December 2025

Veritas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasize the Trust’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff.  Posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, an adequate pre-employment health check, and verification of the right to work in the UK.  Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Veritas Multi Academy Trust will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.

Information about the school

Mundella Primary School is a forward thinking and child centered school situated in East Folkestone. The school is comprised of 7 classes and caters for up to 210 children in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2.

The school has a happy and friendly atmosphere, with a very dedicated staff who are ambitious for all their pupils and the community they serve. Our latest Ofsted report can be found here https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/148711

With Aspiration and Achievement at our heart, the school values good behaviour and offers a creative environment in which children are keen to learn and fulfil their true potential.

We are proud to be part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust https://www.veritasmat.co.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lauren Wharmby- Headteacher
• Address:Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
• Telephone: (01303) 252265
• Email: lwharmby@mundella.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01303) 252281

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Veritas Teaching Assistant Job Description