Job Description

Peacehaven Community School

24,507 - 25,535 (FTE)

17,167 - 17,887 (Pro Rata)

30 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks)

November 2025 start

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and experienced Teaching Assistant (fixed term, until August 2026).

Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closing date.

Join us to benefit from:

Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution Enhanced Maternity Pay Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive Access to training and development On-site Parking Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Nicky Channon, at nicky.channon@swale.at or 01273 581100.

Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to pcs-recruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure and the post may be offered only on receipt of two good references.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,167.00-25,535.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person