7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday -Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 31st August 2026

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,513

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 31 August 2026.

The working hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm , Monday to Friday. The salary is £24,513 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary of £18,206.42 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.

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

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
  • 2 family days
  • 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 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.

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    About West Hill Primary Academy

    School type
    Academy, ages 5 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary
    School size
    526 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    5 to 11
    Ofsted report
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    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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