Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Gravesend seeks a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and work with children, Monday to Friday, term time only. The role demands 27 hours a week with a salary of £15,192.95 per annum based on 38 weeks. Candidates must have a good standard of English and Maths, as well as previous experience in a school setting. Additional support and benefits are offered, including professional development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Family days

Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave

Eyecare vouchers

Annual Flu Jab offer

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school is required.
• A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in a large 4 form entry School.
• Work with children in a calm and patient manner.

Skills

Working with children

Excellent communication

Organised and efficient

Calm and patient disposition

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Riverview Academy are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their large 4 form entry School in Gravesend, on a permanent basis

This role is for 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.45pm, term time only.

The salary is £24,513 FTE based on the Kent pay scale KSA. The actual pro‑ratio salary is £15,192.95 based on 27 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Previous experience of working in a school is required and a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is preferable.

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

This post requires someone with a calm, patient disposition and an ability to work as part of a team.

Are you the kind of person who:

• Likes working with children?
• Is hard working and conscientious?
• Is an excellent communicator?
• Is organised and efficient?
• Is friendly and flexible?

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to join a team in a friendly and welcoming work environment
• An effective induction.
• Training, development, mentoring and coaching
• Additional support from The Golden Thread Alliance Trust’s experienced Central Team
• Wonderful children!

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 Riverview Academy is part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools inthe Trust.

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.