Apprentice Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7f6ab125-715d-49bf-83b5-820a3e470f14 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Meopham Community Academy is seeking to expand our incredible team, by recruiting an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join us on a fixed term contract until 31stAugust 2026.
This role will be 8.30am - 3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year.
The salary will be £7.55 per hour, £14,565.30 full time equivalent, pro rata salary £10,818.01
What is our school like?
• ‘Out the box’ thinking
• Friendly feel, staff are open with a sense of trust and community
• Diverse supportive workforce with freedom to express yourself
Skills required:
• Highly experienced TAs or those who have never done the job before but are willing to train and can learn quickly
• Good standard of Maths & English- a willingness to cover a class
• Positive team players who are resilient, adaptable and understanding should apply
What can we offer?
• Supportive and inclusive team- your voice is valuable and will be heard
• Opportunity to develop within the school and the wider Trust
• Staff wellbeing matters to us- we have plenty of laughter!
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 we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
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 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 shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Meopham Community Academy is seeking to expand our incredible team, by recruiting an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join us on a fixed term contract until 31stAugust 2026.
This role will be 8.30am - 3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year.
The salary will be £7.55 per hour, £14,565.30 full time equivalent, pro rata salary £10,818.01
What is our school like?
• ‘Out the box’ thinking
• Friendly feel, staff are open with a sense of trust and community
• Diverse supportive workforce with freedom to express yourself
Skills required:
• Highly experienced TAs or those who have never done the job before but are willing to train and can learn quickly
• Good standard of Maths & English- a willingness to cover a class
• Positive team players who are resilient, adaptable and understanding should apply
What can we offer?
• Supportive and inclusive team- your voice is valuable and will be heard
• Opportunity to develop within the school and the wider Trust
• Staff wellbeing matters to us- we have plenty of laughter!
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 we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
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 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 shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.