Teaching Assistant

The Golden Thread Alliance; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education organization in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children's education and development. The ideal candidate should possess strong English and Math skills and relevant childcare qualifications. This position promises a rewarding experience with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare, along with an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development

Two family days

Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave

Access to Local Government Pension scheme

Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers

Annual Flu Jab offer

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ3 if only Level 2 is held.

Responsibilities

• Join an excellent team at Wrotham Road Primary School.
• Assist in fostering children's learning and development.

Skills

Good English and Mathematical skills

Flexibility and use of initiative

Strong communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Patience and understanding of children's learning

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

NVQ Level 2 in childcare

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 27 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 05 December 2025
• Location: Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 8ea19183-361f-4516-826e-5fd38b159522

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wrotham Road Primary School are looking for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join their excellent team.

This position is for 29.17 hours per week, 8.40am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1 hour unpaid break per day, for 38 weeks per year. The salary of £24,513 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £16,414.02.

Experience of working with children in an educational setting is required along with:

• good English and Mathematical skills
• relevant qualifications NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare and learning (level 2 only may be acceptable if a willingness to work towards NVQ3 can be demonstrated)
• flexibility and use of initiative
• strong communication skills
• the ability to work alongside as part of a team
• patience and understanding of the ways different children learn
• a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What the school offers its staff

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers' Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern raised.