Student Support Assistant - Job Share 2 Days Per Week - Part-time

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-4534-254S
• Posted:26/01/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme C £7,535 p.a. pro rata (FTE £25,252)
• Start Date:To be agreed upon offer of job
• App Close Date:10/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/b 2nd March 2026

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Do you enjoy supporting young people and making a positive difference in their day?  Are you looking for a fast paced and varied role? If you are looking for a rewarding position that fits within the school day and term time only, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an organised, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our pastoral support team as a Student Support Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school, providing invaluable support to students and helping to create a calm, nurturing environment.

In this role, you will oversee our student support room, offering assistance to students who require medical attention or low-level pastoral support. You will also provide light administrative support to our pastoral team, becoming a friendly and reassuring presence for students and staff alike.

Working hours:
13 hours per week, worked over two consecutive days (to be agreed upon appointment), as part of a job share with a colleague who will be working three days per week.
The working day will run from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, including a 30‑minute lunch break, term time only (38 weeks per year).
The position is paid at KCC Kent Scheme C, with a starting salary of £7,535 (FTE £25,252–£26,262).

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent listener and communicator
• Has a warm, approachable manner
• Can engage confidently with students, parents, guardians, and outside agencies
• Will always act with confidentiality, care, and integrity

If you join us, you will become part of a welcoming, committed support team who are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential. Your contribution will genuinely matter, and you will be supported in your role from day one.

Applications for this post must be made via Kent‑Teach.

We reserve the right to appoint and interview suitable candidates before the published closing date.

Applications must be made by 9am on Tuesday 10^th February 2026

Interview date: week of 2^nd March
Start date: To be agreed upon offer of job

For further details, please visit the school website or email Mrs Elaine Wall (H.R. Manager) at ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,300 students (with approx. 400 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding Children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Simon Langton Girls Grammar School expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new governors, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Elaine Wall
• Address:Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
• Telephone: (01227) 463711
• Email: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 458363

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Private Notice for Recruitment
• Staff School Policy on employing Ex-Offenders