Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) - Full-time/Part-time

Newlands Primary School, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-2010-127S
• Posted:16/06/2025
• Pay:Spot FTE £23,555.64
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:09/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:18/07/2025

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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.  

2 Positions available, will consider full or part time hours - to be discussed at interview 

Fixed term contract ends on 31st August 2026

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.

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

Information about the school

Newlands Primary School - Creating New Futures.

Children should be excited for the future. Our aim is to equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to achieve their full potential, and empower them to have dreams and aspirations which they can go on to realise.

Newlands is a large primary school with spacious classrooms and excellent facilities. Our staff are committed to providing an inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of all pupils effectively. Newlands is a GOOD school - Ofsted inspection May 2017.

We are committed to a strict Safeguarding Policy and all our staff are subject to an advanced DBS disclosure check and a Staff Disqualification Check before commencing employment.

Situated in Ramsgate, we are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) with schools across the South-East. We have extensive opportunities to collaborate with four other TKAT primary schools in Thanet and can offer a wide range of development and leadership opportunities across the academy trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:David Bailey (Headteacher)
• Address:Dumpton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7AJ
• Telephone: (01843) 593086
• Email: headteacher@newlands.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 585889

Documents

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• Person Specification