Student Support Assistant - job share 2 days per week
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Do you enjoy supporting young people and making a positive difference in their day? Are you looking for a fast paced and varied role? If you are looking for a rewarding position that fits within the school day and term time only, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an organised, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our pastoral support team as a Student Support Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school, providing invaluable support to students and helping to create a calm, nurturing environment.
In this role, you will oversee our student support room, offering assistance to students who require medical attention or low-level pastoral support. You will also provide light administrative support to our pastoral team, becoming a friendly and reassuring presence for students and staff alike.
Working hours:
13 hours per week, worked over two consecutive days (to be agreed upon appointment), as part of a job share with a colleague who will be working three days per week.
The working day will run from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, including a 30 minute lunch break, term time only (38 weeks per year).
The position is paid at KCC Kent Scheme C, with a starting salary of £7,535 (FTE £25,252–£26,262).
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an excellent listener and communicator
• Has a warm, approachable manner
• Can engage confidently with students, parents, guardians, and outside agencies
• Will always act with confidentiality, care, and integrity
If you join us, you will become part of a welcoming, committed support team who are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential. Your contribution will genuinely matter, and you will be supported in your role from day one.
Applications for this post must be made via Kent Teach.
We reserve the right to appoint and interview suitable candidates before the published closing date.
Applications must be made by 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interview date: week of 2nd March
Start date: To be agreed upon offer of job
For further details, please visit the school website or email Mrs Elaine Wall (H.R. Manager) at ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk
We are seeking an organised, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our pastoral support team as a Student Support Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school, providing invaluable support to students and helping to create a calm, nurturing environment.
In this role, you will oversee our student support room, offering assistance to students who require medical attention or low-level pastoral support. You will also provide light administrative support to our pastoral team, becoming a friendly and reassuring presence for students and staff alike.
Working hours:
13 hours per week, worked over two consecutive days (to be agreed upon appointment), as part of a job share with a colleague who will be working three days per week.
The working day will run from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, including a 30 minute lunch break, term time only (38 weeks per year).
The position is paid at KCC Kent Scheme C, with a starting salary of £7,535 (FTE £25,252–£26,262).
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an excellent listener and communicator
• Has a warm, approachable manner
• Can engage confidently with students, parents, guardians, and outside agencies
• Will always act with confidentiality, care, and integrity
If you join us, you will become part of a welcoming, committed support team who are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential. Your contribution will genuinely matter, and you will be supported in your role from day one.
Applications for this post must be made via Kent Teach.
We reserve the right to appoint and interview suitable candidates before the published closing date.
Applications must be made by 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interview date: week of 2nd March
Start date: To be agreed upon offer of job
For further details, please visit the school website or email Mrs Elaine Wall (H.R. Manager) at ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk