ROSE HILL SCHOOL
Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells.
Part Time Teaching Assistant
Term time only (34 weeks), 2 days a week (Thursday & Friday) plus 4 additional INSET days
Salary £8,374 per annum, depending on experience
£8,374 per annum. FTE £24,784.50 per annum.
We are looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant (to join our thriving Pre-Prep. This position is for term time only, working 2 days per week (Thursday & Friday) between 08.00am and 5.30pm.
You will have responsibility for the safety, welfare and supervision of the children in EYFS - KS2 and other areas of the school, under the direction of a member of the Management Team.
Experience of working in a similar environment and a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent) is essential. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is important.
You should have a good standard of education and be IT literate with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
Rose Hill School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Closing date for applications – Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 16 March 2026
Start date for post – 20 April 2026
For further information on the school please visit our website:
Main Duties:
· To work with pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and develop.
· To understand the individual needs of children.
· To work within an agreed structure with groups/sets of children and to take responsibility for their learning.
· To work within an agreed structure together with staff to develop lessons ensuring differentiation and an effective learning environment.
· Assist with the teaching of extension and reinforcement activities within classes as directed.
· Determine need for, select and prepare the use of resources necessary to support learning activities, taking into account pupil's interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
· To read with individual children and groups and complete reading records as directed.
· To plan for and deliver targeted small group sessions outside of lessons.
· To support children with their organisation around school and between lessons.
· To record the progress of children through formal and informal assessment.
· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
· To feedback the achievements of pupils to colleagues through the agreed monitoring systems.
· To report on pupil achievements and set targets as necessary.
· To work with the SENCO and other teachers to develop and implement SEN support and personalised learning.
· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities.
· To work in partnership with staff to create an engaging learning environment, including the creation of displays.
· To work in partnership with staff to establish and maintain constructive relationships with parents/carers. If required contribute to academic evenings.
· To supervise pupils around the School under the direction of the Head of PrePrep, or Management Team.
· To maintain and reinforce the 5 keys as set by the Deputy Head.
· To accompany teachers and classes on educational visits when required.
· To understand and follow all school policies and procedures.
· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
· To promote equal opportunities at all times.
· Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
· Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with staff, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
· Contribute to the identification and running of appropriate extra curriculum learning activities.
· Follow timetables and duty rotas as required.
· To sit with the children at lunch.
· Attend and participate in a range of regular meetings as required e.g., staff meetings/briefings, Department meetings etc.
· Attending Open mornings as required.
· Attend Inset Days and be available to help organise teaching areas.
· Attend relevant courses in order to enhance professional development.
· Contribute to overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
· All staff are responsible for the safeguarding of children in line with the School's Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy.
· The school has a comprehensive policy statement on health & safety.
· Ensure the highest standards of work are achieved in an efficient and timely manner.
· Run and support co-curricular clubs and After School Care as required
· Duties – include play and lunch time plus other times as advised
· School events – attendance at and support for regular events throughout the year such as Summer Fair, Carol Service, Speech Day
· Undertake any other work as reasonably requested by the Head.
· All Rose Hill School staff have a part to play in supporting the school's ethos, understanding pupil safeguarding requirements and promoting the best possible image to parents and prospective parents.
· Staff are encouraged to submit ideas for whole school development each year.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £8,374.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person