Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Mary of Charity CEP School, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-2051-93S
• Posted:27/01/2026
• Pay:£24796 FTE (approx £15582 per annum)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:23/02/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:3rd March 2026

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Are you a dedicated and inspiring Teaching Assistant with the drive to support children’s academic and social development?
Are you adaptable, enthusiastic, and motivated to bring out the best in our polite, friendly and eager pupils?

St Mary of Charity Primary School is seeking a committed and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is dedicated to providing the highest-quality learning experiences for every child
• Brings energy, positivity and a strong “can do” attitude
• Embraces our church school ethos and values
• Is committed to inclusion and supporting the needs of all pupils
• Is an experienced and effective practitioner who thrives as part of a team

In this role, you will support whole-class learning in the core subjects, providing focused group and individual support in line with class provision maps. You will be part of a team that values and supports its staff in every aspect of school life.

Key Information:

• Hours: 27.5 per week, Monday–Friday
• Term time only: 38 weeks per year
• Safeguarding: Appointment subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
• Commitment: A strong dedication to safeguarding and inclusive practice is essential

For more information about our school, please visit our website: Home | St Mary of Charity Primary School

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact us at office@smcs.aquilatrust.co.uk or telephone 01795 532496.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

All applications should be submitted via Kent-Teach.

Information about the school

St. Mary of Charity C of E Primary School is a 1 form entry Church of England Primary School in Faversham, with a mixed catchment area. The school became part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Multi Academy Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk) in August 2015. The school has a hard working, friendly and committed staff team and an active Governing Body. We share our building with a Childrens Centre and are lucky enough to have a large school building offering lots of space. The school has been judged as outstanding in SIAMS 2017 and good in Ofsted 2025 and we continue to strive to provide the best possible education for the children in our community.

St Mary of Charity C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, 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 Louise Rowley-Jones
• Address:Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP
• Telephone: (01795) 532496
• Email: office@smcs.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01795 591052

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification