Teaching Assistant FTC Until 31/12/2026
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 3171 |
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.
Please note that this vacancy will close at Midday on 05/01/2026
Fixed Term Contract Until 31/12/2026
This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.
The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be 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
About Bewbush Primary Academy
We are a large primary school in Bewbush, Crawley. Our children come not just from the local community of Bewbush, but together we make up around 30 different nationalities from all over the World and we speak approximately 40 different languages! We are proud of our diversity and we stand together as one proud and welcoming community.
Our vision is for all of our children to leave us as confident and enthusiastic learners, well-equipped with the skills and competencies needed to excel in their next phase of learning. To find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Bewbush Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 534897 or email office@bewbush-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.
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.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
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.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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.
Please note that this vacancy will close at Midday on 05/01/2026
Fixed Term Contract Until 31/12/2026
This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.
The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be 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
About Bewbush Primary Academy
We are a large primary school in Bewbush, Crawley. Our children come not just from the local community of Bewbush, but together we make up around 30 different nationalities from all over the World and we speak approximately 40 different languages! We are proud of our diversity and we stand together as one proud and welcoming community.
Our vision is for all of our children to leave us as confident and enthusiastic learners, well-equipped with the skills and competencies needed to excel in their next phase of learning. To find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Bewbush Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 534897 or email office@bewbush-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.
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.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
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.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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