10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2024

  • Closing date

    16 September 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm.

Contract type

Fixed term - 31st August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,337

What skills and experience we're looking for

West Hill Primary Academy are looking to recruit a One to One Teaching Assistant (Associate Teacher) to join their staff on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

The working hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm , Monday to Friday inclusive. The salary is Kent Range 3, £23,337 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary of £17,332.97 based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

At West Hill Primary Academy, we are dedicated to providing a high quality education for all pupils and we support the needs of all individuals in our care. If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at our Facebook page to see all the fantastic work, activities and community links we are extremely proud of.

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance and there are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the Dartford and Gravesham areas.

We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.

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.

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.

Applying for the job

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About West Hill Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
526 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance (Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary). There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.

Arranging a visit to West Hill Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.

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