Job description
Temple Mill Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Learning Support Assistant to join the Teaching and Learning Department, to start from September 2026.
The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of their work. They will work closely with the Classroom Teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support, helping the pupil to access the curriculum, develop confidence, and achieve their individual learning goals.
The successful candidate will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.
This is a Part time, Fixed term temporary role for 1 year, Term Time Only, paid on the NJC PAY SCALE D2 point 4-11 (FTE £25,185.00 - £28,142.00 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £8,537.49 - £9,539.89 per annum)
The working pattern will consist of 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 11.30am
What can we offer you?
The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is 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:
o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
o Access to Benenden Healthcare
o Free Flu Jabs
o Free Health Checks
o Access EarlyPay
o Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
o Discounted gym membership
o CPD afternoons
o Access to Mental Health First Aiders
o Free parking on all our sites
If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling OFFICE NUMBER 01634 338200 or via email to office@templemill.medway.sch.uk.
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Temple Mill Primary School
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 251
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,037
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
- Academy trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Rochester, Medway, ME2 3NL
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- Salary
- £8,537.49 - £9,539.89 Annually (Actual) NJC D2 point 4-11
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 7 July 2026
- Closing date
- 26 August 2026
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