Wrotham Road Primary School

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Gravesend is seeking a highly skilled Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover role. The position is 28.75 hours weekly, with a commitment to child welfare and ongoing professional development. Applicants must possess good English and maths skills, relevant NVQ qualifications, and the ability to work in a team. Benefits include pension options, eyecare vouchers, and more. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Pension scheme options

Eyecare vouchers

Annual flu jab offer

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ3 can be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as a Teaching Assistant supporting children's learning.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Skills

Good English and Mathematical skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and use of initiative

Patience and understanding of children's learning

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare and learning

Job description

Wrotham Road Primary School are looking fora highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join their excellent team. This role will be fixed term for maternity cover until 31st August 2026.

This position is for 28.75 hours per week, 8.45am - 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 £15,614.98.

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.

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, 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.