Teaching Assistant

Cedar Children's Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: £19,088 - £21,226 pro rata for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking for a term time role supporting our pupils?

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cedar Children’s Academy, on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will provide teaching and learning support, under the guidance of the class teacher, to pupils in all areas of the curriculum. They will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records in order to ensure documentation of all interventions with pupils, detailing their progress and achievement.

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.

This role is offered on a one year fixed term basis

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JOB DESCRIPTION - Education Support -Classroom TA (CCA).pdf - 752 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cedar Children's Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cedar Children's Academy website
• Email address: simon.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedar-children-s-academy

At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.

“Staff feel well supported by leaders. Teachers recognise that leaders have worked hard to make sure their workloads are managed fairly.”   

“Staff value the training and support they receive. Leaders recognise talent in staff and deploy them across the school to coach and support colleagues.” Ofsted Report May 2019

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future.

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