Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Thistle Hill Academy, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2034-207S
• Posted:27/01/2026
• Pay:KSA (£24,513 FTE)
• Start Date:TBC subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:07/02/2026 at 00:15
• Interviews:TBA

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Recently recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding in Personal Development and Leadership and Management, Thistle Hill Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our successful team.

In this role, you will provide support to individual pupils and small groups across the school, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. There may also be opportunities to work within our Specialist Resource Provision and Alternative Provision.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who:

• Hold qualifications related to Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), and/or
• Have proven experience supporting pupils with ASC.

However, we are also open to applications from exceptional candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and potential to thrive in this role.

The ideal candidates will be hard-working, flexible and adaptable with good literacy and numeracy skills. We would like someone with a calm and positive approach to working with children with varying levels of special educational needs.

The roles are:

• Term time only working, Monday to Friday
• 30 hours per week 
• KSA salary approximately £24, 513 gross FTE (38 weeks per year + 5 weeks holiday pay) Pro rata £16, 880
• Subject to funding therefore offered as a temporary contract until 31st August 2026 and is subject to annual review

As a Trust we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We believe inclusion for our children starts with inclusion for our adults. We believe we’ll do better by our children if our staff come from different backgrounds, and we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We strive to be diverse and inclusive & a place where we can all be ourselves. As a Trust we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We believe inclusion for our children starts with inclusion for our adults. We believe we’ll do better by our children if our staff come from different backgrounds and we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

For more information about Thistle Hill Academy please visit the website and facebook page:

Please note previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

For more information about Thistle Hill Academy please see our website and facebook pages:

http://www.thistlehill.kent.sch.uk/

www.facebook.com/thistlehillacademy

www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Information about the school

Thistle Hill Academy is a large 2FE Primary School in Minster on the Isle of Sheppey.

The school is a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forwarding thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools that are transforming that way that children learn in order to better prepare them for the 21st century.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.thistlehill.kent.sch.uk

For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT5 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

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