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TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme - free &

Job summary

Newlands Primary School in Ramsgate is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027. You will support the classroom teacher, assist with learning activities, and work with individuals and small groups to meet learning needs.

We value passion for education and dedication to helping every child reach their potential. TKAT offers a supportive team and opportunities for development within a growing Trust.

Qualifications

• Great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Support development of resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• Help ensure provisions support individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and TKAT team.

Skills

Great communicator

Relationship building

Understanding needs

Team player

Calm and fair

Raise achievement

Child potential

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027)

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)

Salary: Estimated actual £16,998.97 (£24,796.00 FTE) per annum

Hours: Part-time Location: Ramsgate Job type: Contract Posting date: 11 Sept 2026 Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Advert

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You

will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies

to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire

children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and

commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a

great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027

• * A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• * Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• * Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• * Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• * Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• * Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Teaching Assistant (TA) we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development

is a priority for us. We can offer you:

• * Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
• * Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• * The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• * Access to trust resources and materials
• * Cycle to work scheme
• * Free eye tests
• * Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
• * financial help

About Newlands Primary School

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially,

emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find

out more visit our website.

To discover what makes Newlands so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 593086 or email

[e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual

experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications

from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.