Swale Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Westlands School
£25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B
£15,839 - £16,503 Pro Rata
Term Time Only
27.5 hours per week
November 2026 start
Interviews: w/c 5th October 2026
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting our pupils in mainstream classes.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.
You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils to understand instructions and facilitate independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all pupils.
Requirements
The successful candidate would require:
- Experience of working with children in a similar environment.
- A good general education including English, Maths and Science GCSE’s;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of other TA related qualifications or training, and experience of supporting those with specific learning difficulties would be an advantage.
Benefits
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
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We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to Join Us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jamie Graves, at Jamie.graves@swale.at.
Applications should be made via UK Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to jamie.graves@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
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In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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Our School
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk for more information.
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