Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Fixed term until August 2027

Salary: AAT B.2-B.4 (£21,852.95- £22,214.89)

Alkerden Church of England All-Through Academy is seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping every learner access learning, grow in confidence and achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning across the curriculum. As a Teaching Assistant, you will help create a positive, inclusive learning environment, support learners with a range of needs, and contribute to the wellbeing and progress of every child in your care.

This role is rooted in Alkerden's Christian vision for inclusion and hope, where we celebrate and honour the uniqueness of each individual. We are a community where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive, and we believe in nurturing the whole learner. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team with access to high-quality CPD designed to help you develop your skills and deepen your impact.

For more information, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

We would love to hear from you if you:

want to work in a supportive and caring environment

are committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can

are an ambitious professional

thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment

In return, we can offer you:

Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment opportunities.

Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.

Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.

Enhanced annual leave allowance with term-time offerings.

Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions

Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions Schemes.

Free eye test, examinations and eye care voucher

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974