
Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) – Fixed Term / Immediate Start
St Laurence-in-Thanet Church of England Junior School
Are you a caring, patient and resilient person who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives?
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing team from September. This is an important role supporting children with additional and complex needs and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in Early Years, nursery settings, care roles or supporting children with additional needs.
At St Laurence, we believe every child should be seen, known and loved. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping children feel safe, valued and able to flourish.
This post is for 31hrs 15min per week (8.30-3.30 each day - 15 min break/30 min lunch) term time only plus one week (39 weeks).
About the Role
Working alongside class teachers and our SEN team, you will support pupils both academically and pastorally. This will include:
We are looking for someone who:
Experience of working in Early Years or Key Stage 1 would be particularly valuable, as would experience of supporting children with complex needs or managing behaviour.
We offer:
If you are a caring professional who understands the importance of patience, dignity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.
St Laurence-in-Thanet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Apply here -https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138592/EDV-2026-SLTCEJA-28447
Newington Road, Newington, CT11 0QX, Ramsgate

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St Laurence is a welcoming Church of England junior school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is that every member of our community is seen, known and loved.
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