Teaching Assistant

Temple Hill Primary Academy is seeking to further increase its adult to child staffing ratio’s and expand our incredible team by recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our staff on a fixed term Contract until 31st August 2026.

This role will be 8.30am – 3.30pm, 32.5 hpw over 5 days, 38 weeks per year.

Salary of £23,556 full time equivalent, pro rata salary £17,495.63

At Temple Hill Primary Academy we call Teaching Assistants ‘Associate Teachers’ because we recognise your importance; you are more than an assistant, you are a teacher too- never underestimate how an AT can change a child’s life.

What is our school like?

‘Out the box’ thinking
Friendly feel, staff are open with a sense of trust and community
Diverse supportive workforce with freedom to express yourself
Skills required:

Highly experienced TAs or those who have never done the job before but are willing to train and can learn quickly
Good standard of Maths & English- a willingness to cover a class
Positive team players who are resilient, adaptable and understanding should apply
What can we offer?

Supportive and inclusive team- your voice is valuable and will be heard
Opportunity to develop within the school and the wider Trust
Staff wellbeing matters to us- we have plenty of laughter! 
We have 900 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 with a Specialist Resource Provision for children with Speech & Language needs (SLCN). We offer a short-term Nurture placement for children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. 29% of children have special needs and 40% of children receive Pupil Premium funding. We pride ourselves on the high-quality provision we offer to all children especially those in vulnerable groups. 

From a Good Ofsted in June 2019, we are now striving to achieve Outstanding. We have a dedicated supportive work force and every single staff member is valued at our school. We offer opportunities for growth within school and the wider Trust. 

We are the school to work at because we are unique. Children come first whatever their background or their differing needs. We value our staff, we care, we understand. We will support and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. #WeAreTempleHill 

 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 we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.