Teaching Assistant

More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  22 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2025

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2026
• Pay scale: £19,837 - £22,150 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Gordon Children’s Academy are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team in supporting the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth. The successful candidate will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records of interventions with pupils, together with detailing their progress and achievement. They will also, under the direction of the teacher, prepare differentiated work and materials for pupils’ use, display work and resources.

There may be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages. There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.

This role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract until August 2026

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
• Email address: Stacey.Thomas@Southeast.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

School Details

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-junior

Gordons Children's Academy, Infant

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-infant

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Stacey.Thomas@Southeast.tsat.uk.

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