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Teaching Assistant

St Edmund's School

Kent

  • £24,804 - £24,804.01 per year
  • New
  • Expiring soon
Salary:
£24804 pro-rata
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2026
Apply by:
26 June 2026

Job overview

St Edmund's Junior School is a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Junior School team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality in-class support across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, working closely with class teachers to help pupils access learning, make excellent progress and develop confidence and independence. The role will involve supporting individuals, small groups and whole-class learning activities, adapting to the varying needs of pupils throughout the school day.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of delivering phonics interventions, ideally with knowledge of the Read Write Inc. (RWI) programme, and who understand the importance of building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. Experience of working across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high expectations for all children and who is keen to develop their skills and contribute to the continued success of our Junior School.

37.5 hours per week to be worked 08.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Term-Time only in accordance with the School’ s published calendar dates, including attending all School inset days.

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About St Edmund's School

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  • St Edmund's School
  • St. Thomas' Hill, Canterbury
  • Kent
  • CT2 8HU
  • United Kingdom

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St Edmund's School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school with c. 570 pupils from the ages of 3 to 18.  The Pre-Prep, Junior, and Senior Schools are on the same green field site and are closely integrated using the same Chapel, music and art facilities, dining hall, science laboratories and sports hall.   The broad age range enhances the mutually supportive, family atmosphere that defines the school, where every pupil and staff member is known and valued.

Principal

Edward O'Connor

Values and Vision

Pupils are encouraged to aim for and achieve the very highest standards of which they are capable in order that they may grow into fine, young people.   The school is a caring and disciplined community, informed by Christian principles, and is committed to providing a broad education which will ensure that pupils are both happy and successful. The crucial importance of developing compassionate and decent human relationships is emphasised alongside the nurturing of individual interests and talents.

For further information about St Edmund’s School click here.

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