Teaching Assistant (VI) - Term Time

St George's CE Foundation School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-5447-551S
• Posted:04/06/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme B
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:15/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Monday, 22nd June 2026 (PM)

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Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you want to help create an inclusive, supportive environment for pupils with vision impairment?

St George's Church of England Foundation School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (VI) to join our friendly and supportive staff team. Working closely with class teachers, Specialist Teachers for VI, and external professionals, you’ll provide direct support to pupils with vision impairment, helping them to access learning and participate fully in school life.

Hours: 31.25 hours per week on the following working pattern: Monday and Tuesday 8.30am – 3.50pm; Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am - 3.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 2.35pm

Please note that this position would be a fixed term contract for the duration that the pupils you support are educated at St George's.

What you’ll do:

• Adapt curriculum materials into accessible formats (Braille, tactile diagrams, large print, digital).
• Support the use of assistive technology and resolve straightforward technical issues.
• Reinforce teaching and encourage pupils’ independence, organisation, mobility, and self-advocacy.
• Contribute to ILPs, reviews, and work collaboratively with staff and external professionals.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development, including specialist VI training
• Commitment to inclusion, high standards of safeguarding, and a welcoming school community

Experience of working with children or young people is essential, and experience supporting pupils with vision impairment is desirable. A willingness to undertake specialist training is required if relevant qualifications are not currently held.

Safeguarding:
St George's CofE Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  We will also run online checks in line with our safer recruitment guidelines for all shortlisted candidates.

Diversity:
St George's Church of England Foundation School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and develop your skills in a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Information about the school

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all-through school for pupils aged 4–19, proudly judged as Good by Ofsted.

With a strong and distinctive Christian ethos, we are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care. Our vision — “Every moment, every day, every individual counts” — guides all aspects of school life and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Our school benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities across both our Primary and Secondary phases and sits at the heart of the Broadstairs community. We are deeply committed to serving and supporting our local area, and our staff share a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

At St George’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles at the school are classified as regulated activity. Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted, please be aware that we will also conduct an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Cowin
• Address:Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH
• Telephone: (01843) 861696
• Email: emmacowin@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 609001

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• School Safeguarding Policy
• Employment of Ex Offenders Policy