Teaching Assistant

Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Orpington, Kent

Education - non-teaching

Part time

Permanent

**(Y)Our Opportunity**
- We are looking for an innovative and inspirational **Teaching Assistant (TA)** to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

**The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be someone who is**:

- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach
- Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
- Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

**As Teaching Assistant (TA) we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you**:

- A comprehensive induction programme
- Excellent ongoing CPD
- Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Access to trust resources and materials
- Cycle to work scheme
- TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
- Free eye tests

**About Grays Farm Primary Academy**
- We are a Primary Academy, situated in the heart of Orpington, a stone's throw away from the A20 and a 7 minute walk from St Mary Cray train station - the commute to the school is easy
- Our vision is to provide a safe space for children to be well rounded, resilient and reflective learners, who achieve their goals by working hard and are prepared for future challenges. To find out more visit our website here

**About TKAT**
- The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the **#oneTKATfamily**, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; **‘achieving more together’**, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

**Safeguarding**

**Flexible working**
- TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

**Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging**

**Access to interview**
- Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.