Class Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Sholden CEP School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3358-149S
• Posted:01/06/2026
• Pay:KS B
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:22/06/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:Thursday 25th June 2026

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Are you an inspirational experienced teaching assistant? Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential?

We have the following position available from 1^st September 2026:-

Class Teaching Assistant - 27.5hrs per week – permanent

The salary is on KS B, Full Time Equivalent £26,822, Actual Salary £17,086, term time only. Class cover is paid at an additional £9 per hour.

At Sholden C of E Primary School, our vision is to build a community of Hope and Love around our village school; embracing all creation, valuing respect, dignity, diversity and individuality. We foster creative, critical thinking through a dynamic, engaging learning environment where all can flourish and prosper. If you would like to help us realise this vision, we’d love to meet you!

We can offer a supportive, nurturing environment, a small but strong, positive team who are all committed to supporting children to reach their potential but also in supporting our staff to grow and achieve.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small village Church of England primary school with a friendly community feel where we value and support staff development.

The successful candidate must have:

• Knowledge and experience of working with KS2, Yr 5/6 would be desirable, with flexibility, if needed in other year groups.
• Be able to cover PPA.
• Knowledge and experience of Phonics desirable but training available.
• Knowledge and experience of planning, teaching and delivering small group interventions.
• Enthusiasm and be committed to the highest of expectations for all children.
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Characteristics which represent our school Christian values; Kindness, Forgiveness, Peace, Courage and Love.
• A good level of Maths and English grade C GCSE or equivalent.
• Be a learner themselves – open to continuing professional development opportunities.
• Be a committed team member, show initiative and proactively work to improve their practice.
• Very high expectations of behaviour and be committed to establishing positive relationships with every child.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, reference checks and proof of the right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We strongly encourage potential candidates to arrange a visit with the Head Teacher and a chance to see our lovely school. Please phone on 01304 374852 or email Dawn Theaker at headteacher@sholdenprimary.org.uk providing a contact number to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

Sholden Church of England Primary School is a delightful small, church primary school located on the outskirts of Deal. We have 4 classes, 3 of which are mixed year groups and approximately 105 pupils on roll. We have wonderful, hard working and well behaved pupils, a dedicated team of professionals to lead them and a welcoming school community.

The school prides itself on being a church school with 5 specific values (Kindness, Courage, Peace, Love and Forgiveness) based on the fundamental beliefs in one God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Anglican tradition.

Sholden Church of England Primary School is a member of DEALT (Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust).

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Deal Education Alliance For Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Dawn Theaker
• Address:London Road, Sholden, Deal, Kent, CT14 0AB
• Telephone: (01304) 374852
• Email: headteacher@sholdenprimary.org.uk

Fax: 01304 374852

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Information Pack