Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term
Istead Rise Primary School, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,507 - £25,535 FTE (£18,597 - £19,377 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Istead Rise Primary School
- £24,507 - £25,535 FTE (£18,597 - £19,377 pro rata) - SAT B
- Fixed Term (1 Year)
- 32.5 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
- Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and successful team on a one-year fixed term basis. Previous experience of working in a primary school or other EYFS setting would be welcomed.
What the school offers its staff
Istead Rise is a welcoming, one-form entry primary school, situated in beautiful grounds, with a stable and happy staffing family. We are a successful oversubscribed school, where pupils are well behaved and attain at a high level. We place the wellbeing of our pupils and colleagues at the centre of all we do. Our most recent Ofsted inspection report can be read here, and details the many positive aspects for pupils attending our school.
The school’s ultimate aim is to ensure that all children leave well prepared for secondary school – this agenda is addressed by prioritising both well-being and learning. All children are taught phonics through the Read Write Inc. scheme and additional investments have been made in high quality guided reading, writing and numeracy resources. In addition, we offer a range of extra-curricular activities and a variety of opportunities to develop a broad and enriching learning experience for all pupils.
High expectations are made of all pupils to achieve and attain the very best outcomes. Visitors to the school often comment on its calm and focused, yet enjoyable, learning environment. Strong community links, supportive and engaged parents and families help to contribute to the school’s welcoming and positive atmosphere.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Monica Clark, Acting Head of School, at monica.clark@swale.at or 01474 833177
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting an application form to Monica Clark via monica.clark@swale.at . Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2).
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 10th July 2025
Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to monica.clark@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Istead Rise Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- monica.clark@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01474 833177
Arranging a visit to Istead Rise Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email monica.clark@swale.at.
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