Teaching Assistant - Part-Time - Fixed Term

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-108-S
• Posted:25/03/2026
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:30/03/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:To be Confirmed

Advert

Part-Time Wednesday-Friday Term Time 

Fixed Term to 31st August 2026

We pride ourselves at Royal Rise Primary School, on being a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued and supported to thrive. We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who shares our passion for helping children succeed.

The Role

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development. This role involves assisting in lessons, providing targeted support for individuals or small groups, and helping to create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and enjoys working with children.

Main Duties

• Supporting pupils to engage in learning and helping them make progress.
• Providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs under the direction of the teacher or SENCo.
• Helping to set up and organise learning resources.
• Promoting positive behaviour and modelling high expectations at all times.
• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school where required (e.g. playground duty, trips).

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Understands how children learn and develop.
• Is positive, approachable and committed to children’s wellbeing.
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can follow direction.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and reliability.
• Has good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional conduct.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development across Cygnus Academies Trust.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• A welcoming school environment where every role makes a difference.

Information about the trust

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:

· Local Government 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
  C/O Manor Community Primary School,
  Keary Road,
  Swanscombe,
  Kent,
  DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email: office@cygnus.org.uk

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Documents

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• JD/PS