Teaching Assistant (FTC until 22/07/2026
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13,404 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Smarden Primary School, Pluckley Rd, Smarden,TN27 8ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to 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 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.
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.
Salary: Estimated Actual £13,404 (FTE £23,921), To be increased when a 2025/26 pay award is agreed.
This is a Fixed Term Contract until 22 July 2026.
We are looking for someone who is:
* 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 approach
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to 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 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.
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.
Salary: Estimated Actual £13,404 (FTE £23,921), To be increased when a 2025/26 pay award is agreed.
This is a Fixed Term Contract until 22 July 2026.
We are looking for someone who is:
* 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 approach
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
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