Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Ramsgate is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to inspire and assist students in their learning. This role involves working closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, develop resources, and support individual learning needs. Ideal candidates will be passionate about education and eager to contribute to a collaborative team. This is a fixed term contract role until 31/08/2026 which offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Excellent ongoing CPD

Opportunities for career development

Supportive environment

Access to resources and materials

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to develop positive relationships with children.
• Understanding of the welfare and social needs of children.
• Enthusiastic and committed to team work.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach.
• Dedicated to helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of engaging teaching in the classroom.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
• Support teachers in developing resources and teaching strategies.

Skills

Great communicator

Understanding of educational needs

Team player

Calm and fair approach

Passionate about education

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) with an interest/licenced in the Thrive Approachto 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 31/08/2026

Qualifications

• 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 approachCommitted to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent ongoing CPD
• 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