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Teaching Assistant - 20 or 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only) - Part-time

Dame Janet Primary Academy, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-2015-160S
  • Posted:10/09/2024
  • Pay:Est Act £10,103.36 or £15,155.05 (£22,204.68 FTE)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:17/09/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:23rd September

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive and collaborative team.  You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.  Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.  

This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.  It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. 

This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

This is a Fixed Term Contract position ending on the 31st of August 2025. 

The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be someone who is:

  • A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
  • Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
  • Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • Consistent in a calm and fair approach
  • Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
  • Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Teaching Assistant (TA) we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction programme
  • Excellent ongoing CPD
  • Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
  • Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
  • The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
  • Access to trust resources and materials 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
  • Free eye tests              
  • Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About TKAT 

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Information about the school

'Readers for life, leaders in life.'

Welcome to Dame Janet - a family school, in the heart of Ramsgate.

Inspired by the children of Ramsgate we are a school on two sites, with a thriving forest school and other outdoor learning opportunities. Dame Janet is a GOOD school really worth finding out more about. Our vision is for every child to develop the skill and the will to become life long readers. Children enjoy a challenging but fun curriculum that prepares them well for their futures. From their earliest days to their last in Year Six, the children make good progress and immerse themselves in our rich curriculum. Children have travelled through time, explored the wonders of the ancient world and fought off monsters; using a range of technology and experiencing learning in different environments. Our provision and our focus on personal development and welfare is outstanding. The whole school is passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of real-life and enriching experiences and through these the children have gone off to the secondary school of their choice prepared and ready to grow and keep learning.

If you would like to find out more about the school and its work, then please visit or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Mrs Gemma Sherwin (Head of School) Mr Sam Atkinson (Executive Headteacher)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr S Atkinson
  • Address:Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PR
  • Telephone: 01843 591807
  • Email: daniel.more@djpa-tkat.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.