Teaching Assistant (Associate Teacher) - Fixed Term

Folkestonegirls; Kent (WA); On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Primary Academy seeks an Associate Teacher for a fixed-term contract until August 2026. This role involves nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils, with a strong commitment to professional development. The academy prides itself on a community atmosphere and a dedication to improving the educational experience for all students.

Benefits

Commitment to 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 for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• Commitment to professional development is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational needs of pupils.
• Contribute to a friendly and dynamic team environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Drive and dedication

Job description

Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to recruit an Associate Teacher on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

The salary is £23,556 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £17,495.63 based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

AtOakfield Primary Academy we are dedicated to providing a high quality education for all pupils and we support the needs of all individuals in our care. If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you.

We have been judged with a solid good in Ofsted; this is the type of school you could be joining:

• A strong sense of community fills this inclusive school
• Staff have high expectations of the pupils and expect them to work hard
• Adults are strong role models
• Staff are proud to work here and pupils love to learn here
• Leaders and staff have worked incredibly hard to improve the school since its last inspection
• ‘There is a real team feeling – we are Team Purple.’
• Teachers know their pupils well
• Pupils feel that they will leave school remembering motivational teachers and visitors, that diversity is celebrated, and that they have been treated as individuals: ‘It’s OK to be me!

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

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 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.