Para Professional (TA)

Oaklands Primary Academy, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3DN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  15 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 Hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01/09/2025 to July 2026
• Actual salary: £16,752

What skills and experience we're looking for

Have experience working in primary school settings, particularly with children with special educational needs (SEN)

• Hold relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or equivalent

• Be passionate about supporting children’s learning and development

• Be enthusiastic about helping young people achieve success

• Demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy, and a calm manner

• Be hardworking, reliable, and a strong team player

• Build positive professional relationships with children and colleagues

• Be ambitious, creative, and committed to making a meaningful contribution to the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and friendly team environment within a thriving Academy

• Health Insurance for all new staff following at least one year’s service at the point of renewal

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives

• Access to high-quality facilities and IT resources

• Engaged and enthusiastic staff and pupils

• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@cetrust.com

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CET Para Professional - GSS JD&PS Updated April 2024.pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

CET OAKS Fixed Term Para June 2025.pdf - 339 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Part A.pdf - 266 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Part B.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oaklands Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@cetrust.com
• Phone number: 0208 462 5867
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Oaklands Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@cetrust.com.

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