Teaching Assistant / 1-1

Riverside Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Primary School in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in small groups and, where needed, work with individual pupils to the highest standards.

You will assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils, monitor progress, and contribute to a caring, collaborative classroom team, including supporting pupils with autism or speech and language needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) required or willingness to work towards.
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties would be advantageous.
• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour.
• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards.
• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent working

Autism/SLD awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards;


• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress;


• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher;


• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards;


• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties would be advantageous;


• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour;


• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment;


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;


• Strong commitment to helping all children reach their full potential;


• Caring, compassionate nature with genuine regard for children’s wellbeing;


• Enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable approach to work;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Riverside Primary School:

We are a popular, mainstream community school, which is part of Aletheia Academies Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019 with a further ungraded inspection in June 2025 where Ofsted stated, "Riverside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection". At Riverside, we put HEART into our learning. We nurture Happiness and Empathy to grow a kind community, while building Ambition, Resilience and Teamwork to ensure every child reaches their full potential. We have a Riverside HEART Squad who show our values which are the heartbeat of our school. At Riverside, we don't just grow learners; we grow confident, compassionate citizens who are ready to thrive in the world beyond our school.

The school has two integrated special provisions for a small number of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Visual Impairment, who are taught in the mainstream classes with appropriate support.

Benefits of Working for Aletheia Academies Trust:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment opportunities;


• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations;


• Enhanced annual leave allowances with term-time offerings;


• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card;


• Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions;


• Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pension Schemes;


• Free eye test, examinations and eye care vouchers.

Closing date: 9th November 2026 at 9am

Please note interviews will take place on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers and governors will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.