Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 066ecaea-d392-4ade-b10b-f558a07b2c19 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
GCSE English and Maths Grade C (4/5, or equivalent) and above
First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to undertake
Experience of working with children of relevant age
Experience of using technology and IT skills including Excel/Word and Google Drive
Resilient
The ability to prioritise, plan and organise yourself and others
The ability to work well and collaboratively with others
The ability to establish trusting relationships with students
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Creative, dynamic approach, anticipating and solving challenges
Able to motivate, inspire and challenge others
The ability to work flexibly, prioritise, multi-task and work well under pressure
The ability to work effectively without supervision where appropriate
Good timekeeping and punctuality
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning activities
Knowledge, understanding and annual training of safeguarding
What the school offers its staff
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
GCSE English and Maths Grade C (4/5, or equivalent) and above
First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to undertake
Experience of working with children of relevant age
Experience of using technology and IT skills including Excel/Word and Google Drive
Resilient
The ability to prioritise, plan and organise yourself and others
The ability to work well and collaboratively with others
The ability to establish trusting relationships with students
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Creative, dynamic approach, anticipating and solving challenges
Able to motivate, inspire and challenge others
The ability to work flexibly, prioritise, multi-task and work well under pressure
The ability to work effectively without supervision where appropriate
Good timekeeping and punctuality
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning activities
Knowledge, understanding and annual training of safeguarding
What the school offers its staff
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.