Teaching Assistant

The Golden Thread Alliance; Dartford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrotham Road Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:40am–3:25pm, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). The pro-rata salary is £17,347.45 actual annual pay.

Applicants should have a TA qualification with GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent, alongside strong teamwork, communication, and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with teaching staff to support learning.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions for learners with additional needs preferred.
• Strong communication and a flexible attitude in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning and behavioural development as part of a team.
• Contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities and interventions.
• Assist with general classroom duties and provide a positive role model for pupils.

Skills

Teamwork

Interventions

Communication

Flexible

Education

TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths A-C

Job description

Wrotham Road Primary School, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team!

If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children,we could be the school for you.

This role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, 28.75 hours per week, Monday -Friday 8.40am -3.25pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. The full-time salary for this is currently paid at KSA, £26,168, pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £17,347.45.

We are looking for someone who is:

1. able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
2. ideally has experience working with children with learning difficulties or delivering interventions
3. passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
4. hold a TA qualification with GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent
5. committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
6. excellent communication and personal skills and a flexible attitude.

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment toidentifyany required support or reasonable adjustments before starting.

Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.