Teaching Assistant – - Part-time

Manor Community Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3915-291S
• Posted:09/02/2026
• Pay:KSA £18,287 (£24,513 FTE)
• Start Date:9th March 2026
• App Close Date:22/02/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Position:             Teaching Assistant

Contract:            Permanent
Hours/Weeks:  32.5 hours/ 38 weeks
Working days:  Monday to Friday, 8.25am to 3.25pm with 30 minutes for lunch
Grade:                 Kent Scheme A
Salary:                 £18,287 (£24,513 FTE)
Start date:         9^th March 2026
Closing date:    22^nd February 2026

At Manor Community Primary School, we believe that happy children learn best — and our staff are central to creating a positive, inspiring environment where pupils feel safe, supported and eager to grow. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who shares our commitment to inclusion, ambition and pupil wellbeing. Whether you have experience in schools or are beginning your journey in education, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact, work with a passionate team, and be part of a community that celebrates progress, effort and individuality.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning and development across the school. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high‑quality support to pupils in class, small groups or individually.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible and inclusive learning experiences.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel confident and valued.
• Supporting children with additional needs, following personalised plans and guidance.
• Helping to create a calm, purposeful and supportive classroom environment.
• Encouraging children’s independence, resilience and curiosity.
• Preparing resources, helping with classroom organisation and contributing to wider school life.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applicants who are:

• Have experience working with KS2 pupils
• Demonstrate high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Work effectively as part of a team but also show initiative when required
• Be proactive, organised and reflective in their practice
• Have a warm, caring approach and a strong commitment to inclusive principles
• Be dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Work With Us?

At Manor Community Primary School, you will be part of a friendly, nurturing team where staff wellbeing and development matter. We offer:

• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Supportive colleagues and leaders who invest in training and professional growth.
• Opportunities to develop your skills, including SEN support and classroom practice.
• A welcoming community where kindness, respect and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
• The chance to make a real, lasting difference to children and families.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, successful references as well as any other relevant pre-employment checks.

Information about the school

Manor Community Primary School

At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.

Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.

We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.

For further information about the school, please visit www.manor.kent.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

Manor Community Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Teachers’ Pension Scheme

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools

· Excellent ICT facilities

· Opportunities for flexible working

Safer Recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Keary Road, Dartford, Kent, DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322383314
• Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Application Pack