Teaching Assistant

Do you love working with children and want to make a difference every day? St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy could be the place for you! We are a junior school (Years 3-6) full of enthusiastic learners. Our welcoming, hardworking team are looking for an experienced, motivated and flexible Teaching Assistant to join us and support our pupils in their learning. This role requires someone with recent experience of working within Key Stage 2 who can confidently support pupils and contribute effectively from the outset. We are looking for someone with energy, flexibility, kindness and a good sense of humour - someone who will embrace our ethos, become a valued part of our team and bring their own sparkle to the role.

What we’re looking for:
Recent and relevant experience of working with pupils in Key Stage 2 - this is essential
Experience of independently delivering structured interventions to individuals and small groups
Strong experience and confidence in delivering phonics interventions - ideally using Read Write Inc.
The ability to identify gaps, follow intervention programmes accurately and adapt support in response to pupils’ needs
Commitment to high standards of learning, behaviour and safeguarding
GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C or equivalent)
Strong computer literacy for interventions, assessment and data input

The details:
Class-based role
Hours: 8.30-3.30, Monday-Friday, term-time only (including five INSET days)
Fixed-term contract: to 31.08.2027

We’d love you to have:
A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and the expectations for pupils in Years 3-6
Proven experience of supporting pupils who need additional help to close gaps in learning
Experience of delivering and monitoring interventions, with the confidence to provide clear feedback on pupil progress
Knowledge or experience of the Thrive Approach (desirable but not essential)
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
High expectations and a passion for helping children succeed
Good communication, time management and flexibility
The ability to use initiative and technology effectively

Your role will include:
Supporting pupils in English, Maths and across the KS2 curriculum
Planning for and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, following agreed programmes and approaches
Delivering regular phonics and early reading interventions, including Read Write Inc. where appropriate
Assessing and recording progress, identifying next steps and feeding back effectively to teachers and the SENCo
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning and develop independence
Supporting at break and lunchtimes
Contributing to trips, displays and wider school life

Why join us?
At St Laurence, our vision is rooted in the story of the Lost Sheep and our belief that every child should be Seen - Known - Loved. We are a small, nurturing junior school where relationships matter and where we work hard to ensure that every child feels that they belong, are understood and are supported to flourish.

Our values of Love, Hope, Forgiveness, Joy and Resilience shape our school community and the way we care for one another. Alongside high expectations for learning, we place great importance on children’s wellbeing, emotional development and individual needs. We use the Thrive Approach to help us understand and support our pupils and make the most of our extensive outdoor spaces, with Forest School, creative outdoor play and a wide range of opportunities for children to explore, build relationships and develop confidence.

We can offer:
Amazing pupils with a brilliant attitude to learning
A supportive leadership team passionate about making a difference
Regular TA team meetings and professional development
A fun, caring staff team who will make you feel part of the family

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please email office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk.

Find out more at www.stlaurencejuniors.co.uk or on Facebook/Instagram to see what we get up to.