Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Fleetdown Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-5229-204S
• Posted:30/04/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme A
• Start Date:June 2026
• App Close Date:06/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 11 May 2026

Advert

Fleetdown Primary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team!

If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children, we could be the school for you.

This role is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. The full-time salary for this is currently paid at KSA, £24,513, pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £18,287.90. Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027.

We are looking for someone who is: 

• able to contribute to, and work as part of a team 
• ideally has experience working with children with learning difficulties or delivering interventions
• passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential 
• hold a TA qualification with GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent
• committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour 
• excellent communication and personal skills and a flexible attitude.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, The Riverview Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tina Ricketts
• Address:Fleetdown Primary Academy, Lunedale Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6JX
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Policies and Information