Apprentice Associate Teacher (Teaching Assistant) - Fixed Term

Temple Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2657-339S
• Posted:14/05/2026
• Pay:Apprenticeship Pay - £8 per Hour (£15,435 FTE)
• Start Date:01 September 2026
• App Close Date:04/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Temple Hill is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Associate Teacher (Teaching Assistant) to join our talented and supportive team on a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship (31 August 2027).

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 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. You will be paid £8 per hour, which equates to £15,435 full time equivalent, pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £11,515.26.  

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 
• holds 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. 

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

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. 

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

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, paragraph 220, 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

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

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Wisdom
• Address:St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ND
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: 1HR1@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Spec
• Policies and Information Pack