Thames View Primary School seeks to appoint a Teaching Assistant to assist in the Wellbeing Hub, to start from January 2025.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills. They will have the ability to effectively support teaching and learning, and to develop relationships across the school.  

This is a part time (27.5 hours per week), permanent role, Term Time Only + 1 week, paid based on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £24,404 - £27,269 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis).

The working pattern will consist of Monday-Wednesday 8:30 - 15:30, Thursday & Friday 8:30 - 13:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. 

Please note that this position will be based in the school's Wellbeing Hub, and will involve small group interventions working with the wellbeing dogs.

Thames View Primary School is a two-form entry school in Rainham, Kent. We are a ‘Good’ school (OFSTED 2020). There are amazing open spaces to explore, offering endless opportunities for a new member of staff, with an experienced team of teachers and a wonderful team that will be willing to offer support to a new member of staff.

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01634 335490 or via email to office@thamesviewprimary.medway.sch.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.