Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Clement's CE Primary School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2144-41S
• Posted:13/03/2026
• Pay:£24,796 FTE (pro-rata £17,206)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 23/3/26

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Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who wants to make a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every child’s potential is nurtured? If so, St Clements CEP School Leysdown would love to welcome you to our team!

About Us:
At St Clements CEP School Leysdown, we are committed to creating an inclusive, caring community where all pupils are encouraged to grow as confident, curious learners. Our Christian values of Faith, Hope, Love, Respect, and Responsibility guide everything we do. We have a happy, hardworking team dedicated to raising standards and improving children’s lives.

The Role:
We are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant who will:

• Provide targeted support to pupils, including those with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to understand and meet individual pupil needs.
• Support the development of pupils’ independence, resilience, and positive attitudes to learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents to support pupil progress and well-being.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support whole-school initiatives.

You will:

• Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable, able to respond to the diverse needs of pupils.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and families.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Thrive in a school with a highly supportive leadership team dedicated to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Join a school community dedicated to faith, care, and academic excellence.
• Be part of a happy, hardworking team where your contribution is valued and your skills developed.
• Play a vital role in helping all pupils, especially those disadvantaged or with additional needs, to thrive.

We warmly invite you to visit us for a tour and see our vibrant school community in action!

Information about the school

St Clement's Church of England Primary School is a proud and active member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust.

We are very proud of our community, journey and Christian ethos at St Clement’s. Our Christian values encourage all of our community to be supportive and tolerant of one another in God’s image. We celebrate one another’s differences and successes, so that everyone feels valued and can grow in self-belief and self-worth. We aim to nurture each individual, so that they develop the resilience needed to continue beyond the classroom, as life-long learners and global citizens. Our school’s vision underpins everything that we do and is further strengthen by our Christian values of truth, love, forgiveness, courage and respect.

St Clement's Church of England 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:Kelly Lockwood
• Address:Leysdown Road, Leydsown-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB
• Telephone: 01795 506910
• Email: Headteacher@stclementscep.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification