Permanent Teaching Assistant (TONBRIDGE) - Full-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-109-S
• Posted:26/03/2026
• Pay:£18,771.00 Annual Actual
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 13:00
• Interviews:To be Confirmed

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At Royal Rise Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic passionate and dedicated teaching assistant.

We are a small and friendly school with a supportive team of staff who will ensure that you are able to achieve within your role.

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed, flexible and reliable individual who can work on their own initiative when required. 

We are seeking to appoint an individual with passion for children and especially those with additional needs. Your role will include working with individual children, supporting their wellbeing, providing an environment that enables all children to learn to the best of their ability and leading interventions to support those who need it most.

Experience working within a school would be ideal and with children with additional needs.

GCSE level English and Maths is a requirement.  Above all, you need to be committed to working as part of a team who are determined to secure the absolute best for our pupils and will work hard to ensure children achieve everything, they are capable of.

We look forward to showing you our fantastic school if you would like to arrange a visit!

Information about the trust

At Cygnus Academies Trust, we are proud to be a growing network of eight primary schools across South East London, Dartford and Tonbridge. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to realise ambition for pupils and staff alike, by delivering the very best education and creating opportunities for all.

Founded in 2016, we have built a collaborative network of schools that nurtures, challenges and supports every member of our community. Each school retains its individuality while benefiting from shared expertise and trust-wide support. As a Trust community, we believe in:

• Celebrating uniqueness – Each school retains its individuality while benefiting from shared expertise.
• Collaboration at every level – From leadership to classroom practice, we work together to achieve excellence.
• Investing in people – Staff development and career progression are at the heart of what we do.

Our schools are vibrant, welcoming places where you can grow, develop, and make a real difference.

Our Vision

Our core purpose is to ensure every person, adult or child, we work with realises their ambition. Through our network of sustainable schools, we aim to:

• Give every pupil access to exceptional education and opportunities that empower them to thrive.
• Work collaboratively with high expectations to embed strong practice and achieve success across all schools.
• Equip pupils with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to thrive as local, national, and global citizens.

Why Join Us

At Cygnus Academies Trust, you join more than a workplace — you join a community built on collaboration, citizenship, belonging, and ambition. These values are woven throughout the trust’s story, culture, and everyday practice.

We believe in people: their potential, their ideas, their impact. Whether you’re in the classroom, supporting families, or strengthening trust‑wide operations, your work helps transform communities and create opportunities that last.

• Professional Growth: Access to high-quality CPD, coaching, and clear career progression pathways.
• Supportive Culture: A strong network across our schools, underpinned by our core values: Collaboration, Citizenship, Achievement, and Sustainability.
• Wellbeing Commitment: Initiatives to support staff mental health and work-life balance and initiatives to reduce workload.
• Attractive Benefits: Competitive pay, generous pension scheme, and trust-wide perks.
• Inclusive Environment: A workplace that values diversity and promotes equality, ensuring everyone feels respected and empowered.
• Impactful Work: The chance to make a daily, visible difference in children’s lives and contribute to a thriving school community.
• Innovation and Resources: Opportunities to engage with new ideas, digital tools, and shared resources across the trust.
• Shared Commitment: to exceptional education, sustainability, and long-term community impact.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.

Recruitment procedures comply with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches, and satisfactory references.

We maintain a culture of vigilance, transparency, and accountability to ensure every child is safe and supported.

Cygnus Academies Trust is a people-first organisation that values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to thrive.

We provide equality of opportunity for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
  C/O Manor Community Primary School,
  Keary Road,
  Swanscombe,
  Kent,
  DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email: office@cygnus.org.uk

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