Teaching Assistant - Ks2 - Term Time

Greenlands Primary School, Darenth

• Ref:KCC886-2062-157S
• Posted:04/07/2022
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:12/07/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

At Greenlands Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school to support children to enable them to fulfil their potential. If you are passionate about working with children in order to help them succeed, then this role is for you.

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. You will be expected to work within a whole class setting as well as supporting the needs of some children in a group and on an individual basis. 

Experience working within a school would be ideal. 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.

You will be working Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm term time only, as well as inset days. Salary will be Kent Range 3 (£19,293 FTE). 

We encourage visits to our school, and a further discussion about the role by speaking with the Headteacher, contactable through the school office on 01474 703178

Key Details:

• 32.5 hours per week – 8:30am – 3:30pm, Mon - Fri
• Pro rated salary - £14,641 (FTE £19,293)
• Term time plus inset days (39 weeks worked)
• Closing date for the advert: 12th July 12pm (Please note: the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is recruited)
• Date for interviews: To be confirmed 
• Start Date: September 2022

Information about the school

Welcome to Greenlands Primary School

At Greenlands, we are committed to providing every child with the very best education, built on confidence, curiosity and resilience. We encourage pupils to aim high, work together with respect and kindness, and persevere so they can thrive—both in school and beyond. We believe that positive relationships are at the heart of what we do. Through these relationships we nurture an understanding of each other, diversity and how these positively impact on society.

We promise to work tirelessly to champion the needs of every child in our care. We will ensure that they enjoy a stimulating and inclusive education, where learning is irresistible and exciting and offers new, enriching, fulfilling experiences, that open the doors to the world beyond our school.

Our Approach

We offer an engaging, creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and encourages children to become life‑long learners, well prepared for their future as self‑motivated, independent citizens of the world. Our teaching is designed to nurture academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and challenged.

Our Community Greenlands is proud to be a part of a vibrant community. We work closely with families and local partners to create strong relationships and a sense of belonging. We also seek opportunities to build wider links that enrich learning and promote global citizenship.

Why Work With Us Joining Greenlands means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• A supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
• A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
• Family‑friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
• Regular feedback and tailored CPD
• Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
• Being welcomed and valued for who you are
• Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
• A future‑focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world

We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit. Come and see for yourself what makes Greenlands such a wonderful place to learn.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:London Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email: HR@cygnus.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification