The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teaching Assistant, to start with immediate effect. You will support pupils, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress. 

This is an exciting time to join The Howard with a number of significant changes planned for the future that will support our move towards excellence. We seek to recruit an individual who shares our vision of providing a first-class education to all our students. You will show the drive, tenacity and ability to realise this ambition and demonstrate a commitment to your own education and yours and others’ professional development.

This is a part time (27.5 hours per week), fixed term role, Term Time Only, paid based on the NJC pay scale D2 points 4-11 (FTE £24,404 - £27,269 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis).

This is a fixed term position due to child linked school funding until 17th July 2026 (End of Term 6).

The working pattern for this position consists of Monday-Thursday 8:30-14:55, and Friday 8:30-13:00, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Wellbeing afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information, please contact the school office by calling 01634 388765 or via email to office@thehowardschool.co.uk   

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.