Teaching Assistant
Meopham Community Academy, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JWThis job expired on 4 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 September 2025 at 2:55pm
Date listed
4 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday -Friday 8.30am -3.30pm, 38 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- KSA
What skills and experience we're looking for
Meopham Community Academy, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team!
If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children, we could be the school for you!
This role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday -Friday 8.30am -3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. The full-time salary for this is currently paid at KSA, £24,513, pro-rata to £18.287.81.
We are looking for someone who is:
- able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
- ideally has experience working with children with learning difficulties or delivering interventions
- passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
- hold a TA qualification with GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent
- committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
- excellent communication and personal skills and a flexible attitude.
To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our team, please take a look at our school website to have a look at the vast array of learning opportunities we provide and contact us via the details below to book a tour with one of our senior leaders.
Meopham Community Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- a trust benefits package; including 2 additional term-time days off as a wellbeing/birthday gift
- opportunities for professional development and career progression
- positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
- a passionate and committed leadership team
- a great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
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About Meopham Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meopham Community Academy website
- Email address
- stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org
Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in the village of Meopham, in Kent. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit. The staff, parents and governors of our school all work together to try to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve. Meopham Community Academy joined The Pathway Academy Trust in September 2018 and as a school we work closely with the other schools within the trust; Wrotham Road Primary School, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School and Culverstone Green Primary School.
Arranging a visit to Meopham Community Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.
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