Class Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor - Term Time

Sandown School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-2659-67S
• Posted:12/01/2026
• Pay:KSC
• Start Date:2nd March 2026
• App Close Date:30/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Advert

We have a vacancy available for a temporary (Maternity Cover) Year 6 Class Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor from 2nd March 2026 until 31st August 2026.

Hours per week: 30hrs

Salary: KSC; £25,252 per annum for full-time/all year working (Actual Salary approx £17,573 for term time + 2 days)

Are you determined to make a difference? Do you understand the importance of children reaching their full potential? Can you think on your feet and work as a team? 

If you have answered YES to all these questions, then this could be the job for you!

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Class Teaching Assistant to work with our KS2 team and in our  family orientated school.  This position will have you on your feet from day one!  We are looking for someone who has the ability, knowledge and experience to support interventions and in-class support.

Teaching Assistant experience would be desirable but is not essential. A willingness to work in a team and a flexible approach is essential alongside initiative and the ability to take ideas forward.  

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange this please contact the school on 01304 374951.

Our School is committed to the Safeguarding of children. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory references, a pre-employment and an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check.

Information about the school

Sandown School is situated in North Deal and is a two form entry school with a growing pupil roll and reputation.

Our most recent inspection was in September 2023, and we were graded as Good by Ofsted. In April 2019 we became a multi-academy trust alongside seven of our fellow primary schools in Deal. We are all rated as Good or Excellent. If you would like to join an aspirational, happy and vibrant team then this is the place for you! We have high expectations of our children and staff, and actively encourage staff development. The school desires a team member who is flexible and strives for excellence. The school has a fantastic and award-winning Green Zone where our pupils learn collaboration, creativity and resilience through the Forest School initiative.

Our personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hayley Lovesey
• Address:Golf Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6PY
• Telephone: (01304) 374951
• Email: office@sandown.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification