Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    January 2025

  • Closing date

    16 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 December 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year

Contract type

Fixed term - 31st August 2025

Pay scale

KR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fleetdown Primary Academy is looking to recruit a EYSF Teaching Assistant, to join their staff in January 2025 on afixed term contract until31 August 2025.

This is a full time role Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year. Salary £23,337 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £17,332.97 based on 32.5 hours per week.

At Fleetdown 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.

Fleetdown 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 area.

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.

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

In return, we offer:

  • Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
  • Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed
  • 2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
  • Onsite parking
  • 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 the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, 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 raised.

    Applying for the job

    Apply for the job by following the link below.

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    About Fleetdown Primary Academy

    School type
    Academy, ages 4 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary
    School size
    637 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    4 to 11

    The Galaxy Trust is now the Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

    Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

    Arranging a visit to Fleetdown Primary Academy

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

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