What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting students in their learning journey?
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiasticTeaching Assistantto join our team on a fixed-term basis and help make a real difference in the lives of our primary students.
As aTeaching AssistantatKings Ash Academy, you will play a key role in supporting class teachers with the teaching and welfare of students, ensuring the best possible outcomes in line with our academy's aims. You’ll work closely with pupils, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or additional educational needs, across various primary year groups.
What You’ll Bring:
• A positive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to support and inspire students
• Ability to work with students with a variety of additional educational needs
• A commitment to providing a nurturing and safe learning environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with both staff and students
• A passion for helping children grow and thrive academically and personally
Why Join Kings Ash Academy?
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community
• Access unlimited professional development through our partnership with the Thinking Schools Academy Trust
• Work in a modern and exciting environment, with opportunities to inspire and engage children from a young age
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and the wider community to help children achieve their full potential
AtKings Ash Academy, we believe that all children have the right to learn, have high aspirations, and achieve their true potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we invite you to apply.
Please note - this is a fixed term contract until 20th August 2025.
What the school offers its staff
Our School
Kings Ash Academy is a happy, inclusive, and thriving school committed to providing a supportive environment for both our students and staff. We work closely with our parents and the wider community to ensure our students have every opportunity to reach their full potential. From our high-quality Nursery provision to Key Stage 2, we foster a love of learning, personal growth, and academic achievement in a safe and nurturing environment.
As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we offer unlimited professional development opportunities to help our staff grow and achieve their career goals. We believe in investing in our team because when we support our staff, we create a stronger, more successful school community.
Our broad, balanced, and creative curriculum encourages independent thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills, preparing our children to thrive both academically and personally. At Kings Ash Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, aspire, and achieve their highest potential.
Click here to learn more about our school and vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contactEmma Varney (Office Manager) via Email arrange an informal conversation about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please Email
Commitment to safeguarding
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