Teaching Assistant

Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2DQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,410.00 Annually (Actual) KSA

Teaching Assistant job summary

Post Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Royal Rise Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Contract Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Wednesday - Friday, Term time only 8.30 to 3.30pm
Grade: KSA £24,513
Salary: Pro rata £10,410 (increasing to £11,112 from April)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 27th March 2026, or sooner, depending on the number of applications we receive
Interview Date: To be confirmed

We pride ourselves on being a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued and supported to thrive. We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who shares our passion for helping children succeed.
The Role

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development. This role involves assisting in lessons, providing targeted support for individuals or small groups, and helping to create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and enjoys working with children.
Main Duties

• Supporting pupils to engage in learning and helping them make progress.
• Providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs under the direction of the teacher or SENCo.
• Helping to set up and organise learning resources.
• Promoting positive behaviour and modelling high expectations at all times.
• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school where required (e.g. playground duty, trips).

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Understands how children learn and develop.
• Is positive, approachable and committed to children’s wellbeing.
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can follow direction.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and reliability.
• Has good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional conduct.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development across Cygnus Academies Trust.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• A welcoming school environment where every role makes a difference.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via MyNewTerm. We may close the advert early if a high number of suitable applications are received. Please refer to our downloads section for further information.

For more information or an informal conversation about the role, or, if you would prefer the application pack in a different format - please contact the school office.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Royal Rise Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Royal Rise Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/royal-rise-primary-school

Our school is a place where children are taught how to learn and engage in an inclusive, broad and balanced creative curriculum and a school where they are respected and valued as individuals and can expect to achieve an extremely high standard of education.

“Being the best that we can be!” is our school vision and we aim for this in everything we do.

Our school is a happy school where the success of every child matters. We have dedicated, caring and enthusiastic staff who are committed to developing the knowledge, skills and understanding which enable your child to enjoy learning.

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