Teaching Assistant

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP - After vetting checks completed

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,472.92 - £20,756.46 Annually (Actual) £21,104 actual per annum based on 32.5 hours over 39 weeks per year. FTE £28,181

Teaching Assistant job summary

Ready to make a real difference every single day?

We're looking for an enthusiastic, driven Teaching Assistant to join our team — someone who lights up around children, thrives in a busy classroom, and genuinely believes every child deserves the chance to shine.

The Role

This isn't a passive role. You'll be right at the heart of the action — mentoring pupils, sparking curiosity, and helping children overcome barriers to learning. From preparing vibrant classroom environments and creating eye-catching displays, to delivering focused 1:1 support and leading small group sessions, no two days will look the same.

You'll champion positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, spot early signs that a child needs extra support, and work hand-in-hand with passionate teachers who share your drive. Storytelling, reading, hands-on activities — you'll bring learning to life in ways that stick.

About You

You're energetic, organised, and warm — the kind of person pupils remember. You bring:

• Brilliant communication skills and a natural ability to connect with children, families, and colleagues
• Strong literacy and numeracy to support learning across the curriculum
• A creative, inclusive approach that meets every child where they are
• Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality

Experience with SEMH needs is a bonus — but if you're hungry to grow and determined to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

The Primary First Trust is 100% focused on primary education, and it shows. We offer:

• Real career development, including access to professional qualifications
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme (GP, physiotherapy, counselling and more)
• Local government pension scheme with enhanced maternity and sickness benefits
• An ambitious, supportive leadership team — and children who genuinely love learning

How to Apply

We'd love for you to visit us before you apply — come and see what makes our school special (visits are informal and separate from the recruitment process).

To apply, complete the application form via MyNewTerm — CVs won't be accepted. Apply early: if we find the right person, we'll move quickly. For any issues with MyNewTerm, contact the People Team at pftpeople@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, health clearance, social media screening, satisfactory references, and a probationary period. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. No agencies.

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 Wayfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wayfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wayfield-primary-school-chatham

At Wayfield, we inspire our children and staff to be ‘Proud to Achieve’. We are privileged to have received the Apple distinguished accreditation and this means every member of staff and every pupil has their own iPad. We have a blended learning approach to our teaching to allow our pupils to flourish and learn technological skills alongside our innovative curriculum.

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