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Post Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Burnt Oak Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026
Hours: 32.5 per week (8.30am - 3.30pm)
Weeks: 38 (Term Time only)
Grade: Medway NJC D2 point 4-11 (Dependent on experience)
Salary: D2 Point 4 - £17,923 actual pro-rated pay (£24,404 FTE)
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
We are seeking to appoint a full time enthusiastic, positive and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is committed to our mission of providing an outstanding education, encompassing our values of ‘Enjoy, Achieve and Succeed', to give our young learners the best start in life.
Burnt Oak has proudly achieved the flagship status for Inclusion. Staff are committed to supporting each and every child, developing the children to be active learners and engaged in all tasks. Pupils feel safe in school and value the opportunities given alongside the support of teachers and other adults.
Staff are very positive about their work in the school and morale is high. Our school values: ‘Enjoy, Achieve, Succeed’, underpin the work of our friendly staff and our passion for Inclusion.
You will work in a warm, friendly and caring environment, and play an essential role in our team, in order to help our children achieve their best.
As part of our team, you will be expected to teach classes across the different year groups in the school, to provide class cover, class support and pupil interventions.
The successful candidate will:
1. Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
2. Develop strong relationships with children, staff and other stakeholders;
3. Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey;
4. Be able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support children’s needs;
5. Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;
6. Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
We offer:
7. An inclusive and caring ethos;
8. A school where every child matters;
9. Welcoming and supportive staff;
10. A well-resourced school;
11. Exceptional opportunities for professional development;
12. A supportive Leadership Team.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement, please call the School Office to make an appointment.
Burnt Oak is committed to safeguarding pupils, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer.