Sen Teaching Assistant; Maternity Cover - Maternity

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about working with children?

Do you want to make a difference to children's lives and learning?

Do you want to work as part of a great team to ensure all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support children 1:1 and in small groups
, who is passionate about children's educational and social development.

30hours per week (M-F, 8.45am - 3.15pm, including a 30min unpaid lunch), term time only,temporary with a review bythe 31st August 2026. Please note, this contract is temporary as it is a maternity cover.

Kent Scheme B - FTE £25,126 per annum, pro rated to £17,302 per annum.

You will join our happy, friendly team with supportive colleagues. As our school is always interested in continued professional development, you will have opportunities to work closely with our SENCo and colleagues across our trust.

Ideally, the successful applicatant will have experience of working with children who have visual impairments.

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• work as an effective team player;
• be self-motivated;
• will promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school;
• be innovative and enthusiastic;
• have high expectations of children's achievement and a commitment to aspiring learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership at St Gregory's in Margate. Our family-friendly schoolretained a 'Good' Ofsted judgement in February 2025 ('Outstanding' in Personal Development) and continues to go from strength to strength.

KCSP schools are renowned for their excellent pastoral care, well-behaved children who are eager to learn, supportive parents with high expectations, traditional values and strong teaching. We are extremely proud of our children and welcome applications from those willing to experience the joy of learning and growing with us in the pursuit of excellence.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please email your completed CES application form to Dave Walker, Headteacher, headteacher@st- prior to the closing date of Monday 26thJanuary 2026 at midday.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosurefrom the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checksand a pre-employment health history questionnaire.