Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-3755-110S
• Posted:23/01/2026
• Pay:NJC D2 Pt 4-11
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:06/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:WC 09th February 2026

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to join our hard working and supportive team. As a Catholic school, we are deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, rooted in the Gospel values of love, respect and service. Our lunchtime experience is an important part of our mission to create a caring, joyful community where every child feels valued and supported. We are looking for someone who will uphold and model our Catholic ethos, contributing positively to the spiritual, moral and social development of our pupils.

As part of St Mary’s team, you will be responsible for supporting children’s development through the provision of a safe, enriched and stimulating child-centred learning.  You will support the teacher with the planning and teaching of the curriculum, using assessment outcomes to provide next steps, to extend and holistically support children’s development.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide 1:1 and group pupil support;
• Be a qualified Teaching Assistant;
• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
• Be experienced in supporting children;
• Be able to use SEN skills/training/experience to support children’s needs;
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;
• Have knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, with the ability to monitor and record a child’s progress.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are committed to enabling every child to achieve the very best they can
• Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background
• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;

To be successful in this post, you will need:

• To be positive, enthusiastic and highly organised
• Have high expectations of both children and yourself
• To be able to inspire, motivate and foster excellent relationships, working in partnership with staff, parents, governors and our wider community
• Good interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a hard-working, enthusiastic and committed team
• Previous experience of working with children in a primary school would be desirable but not essential

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos;
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy children;
• Welcoming and supportive staff;
• A well-resourced school;
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development;
• A wider professional learning community;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A caring school and parish community.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding pupils, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a successful and happy school, combining a caring Catholic ethos with enthusiastic learners. The school was judged as Good by Ofsted in 2023 and it was also graded Good in its Jan 2024 Catholic Schools Inspection. The school is 2 form entry with a nursery attached and full wraparound care.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kerri Yearwood
• Address:Greenfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH
• Telephone: 01634 855 783
• Email: office@stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk

Fax: 01634 856 459

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Self Disclosure Form
• Job Description - TEACHING ASSISTANT