Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Riverhead Infants' School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-2459-160S
• Posted:11/12/2025
• Pay:KSA (pro-rated for Term Time Only)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:05/01/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:ASAP

Advert

Teaching Assistant – Fixed-Term Contract (1 Year)

Hours: 08:45–15:15, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
(With the expectation that Teaching Assistants leave once all children have been safely dismissed)

Salary: Kent Range KRA (pro-rated)

Riverhead Infants’ School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and outgoing Teaching Assistant to join our warm, highly inclusive and supportive school community. This is a fixed-term appointment for one year, working with children aged 4 to 7.

Role Accountability
In the first instance, Teaching Assistants are accountable to the class teacher(s) with whom they work daily. Teaching Assistants at Riverhead also receive overall line management from either the EYFS Lead or the SENCO, depending on their deployment and the needs of the children they support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning.

• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication and can respond with patience, compassion and clarity.

• Is confident in establishing clear boundaries and expectations to help children feel safe and secure.

• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues alike.

• Has experience of, or a keen interest in, children’s outdoor play and learning, which forms a valued part of our curriculum and ethos.

• (Ideally) has previous experience working in a school or similar setting, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

At Riverhead Infants’ School, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive and nurturing environment for children, staff and the wider community. You will be joining a fantastic and dedicated team, all committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and helping every child flourish.

Safeguarding Statement
Riverhead Infants’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, and appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and all other relevant pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidance.

Start date: January 2026 (subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references)

Information about the school

Riverhead Infants’ School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school situated in the heart of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. We are proud of our reputation as a warm, welcoming community where children, families and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our school rules—Friendly, Safe, Focused—underpin everything we do and shapes the way we learn, work and play together.

Our school benefits from a unique and thoughtfully designed learning environment that embraces biophilic principles and celebrates the natural world. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning, access to beautiful play spaces and opportunities to connect with nature through our Kitchen Garden, woodland-inspired areas and rich curriculum offer. Outdoor play and exploration are central to our approach, and we encourage creativity, curiosity and independence at every stage.

We are deeply rooted in our local community and take pride in the inclusive culture we have cultivated. Staff work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another professionally and personally. Strong relationships with families, governors and local organisations help us provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child is able to thrive.

Riverhead Infants’ is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and child-centred curriculum. We combine high expectations with a compassionate understanding of children’s developmental needs, and we place equal value on academic achievement, personal growth and emotional wellbeing. Our passionate team of teachers, support staff and leaders work collaboratively to create a joyful, purposeful and stimulating environment for all.

Joining Riverhead Infants’ School means becoming part of a talented, dedicated and caring staff team who are united by a shared belief: that every child deserves to feel confident, capable and inspired every day.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr. Andrew King
• Address:Worships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AS
• Telephone: 01732 452475
• Email: office@riverhead.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 457592

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description