Teaching Assistant
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 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
- £9,501.00 Annually (Actual) KSA
Teaching Assistant job summary
Post Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31st August 2027
Contract Hours: 15 hours per week
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 12.30am -3.30pm (Nursery) & Monday - Friday 10.00- 1.00pm (Year 3)
Grade: Kent Scheme A
Salary: £9,501 Actual (£25,168 FTE)
Position start Date: As Soon as Possible
Advert Closing Date: 11th October 2026 (Please note that the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
About the Role
We have an opportunity for two caring, committed and proactive Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and inclusive school community on a part-time, fixed-term basis. Under the supervision of the class teachers', one position will be working in our Nursery Class and the other in our Year 3 Class.
This role would particularly suit someone with experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who is passionate about helping every child to succeed. We are seeking someone who recognises and celebrates each child's unique strengths, understands the importance of tailored support and is dedicated to helping pupils grow in confidence, independence and achievement.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting pupils in class, small groups or individually, ensuring they are engaged and able to access learning.
- Assisting the class teacher in preparing resources, organising the learning environment and supporting behaviour expectations.
- Promoting positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and independence.
- Supporting pupils with additional needs under the direction of the teacher or SENCO.
- Helping to create a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervising pupils at break/lunchtimes as required.
- Has some experience working with children with SEND
- Is enthusiastic, patient and able to build positive relationships with children.
- Demonstrates high expectations for pupil behaviour and learning.
- Can work effectively as part of a team and take direction from the class teacher.
- Uses initiative, flexibility and a problem‑solving approach in the classroom.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and safer working practices.
- Has good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team.
- Opportunities for professional development across Cygnus Academies Trust.
- A well‑resourced learning environment.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance.
Please apply by clicking the apply now button, please review our downloads for further information about the position, including the job description and person specification.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For further information, or if you would prefer the application pack in a different format, please contact the school office.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 473 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At the heart of everything we do for children, families and our community is our safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. Ubuntu is an important word here at DBCPS which stems from an African concept that has at its heart the idea that a person is a person through other people. A phrase synonymous to Ubuntu is that ‘I am happy, if you are happy’ and that it takes a village to raise a child. There is a great deal more information on our Ubuntu page. In our happy and caring school we continually strive to provide an exciting, relevant and challenging curriculum.
DBCPS is a Growth Mindset school where all members of the community are encouraged to continually reflect and develop giving everyone the opportunity to succeed without fearing making a mistake. Children are encouraged to become independent, resilient learners, problem solvers, good communicators and a team player. Encouraging children to ask questions and being given the tools to find out supports the active learning we promote.
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