Teaching Assistant

A teaching assistant plays a vital role in the classroom, supporting both teachers and students to create a positive and effective learning environment. They help explain concepts, guide small groups, provide one-to-one support, and encourage students to build confidence in their abilities. With patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills, teaching assistants help bring lessons to life, ensure every student feels included, and make a real difference in helping learners reach their full potential.

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 407

Singlewell School offers a warm, family friendly environment, set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Gravesend. Since expanding to a two-form entry in September 2016, the school has benefited from a newly built facility and now operates at full capacity, with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6. Each class is supported by dedicated Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We are fortunate to have modern, well-equipped facilities and spacious grounds, providing an excellent space for both learning and play.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

Key Details:

• Hours: Term time only,  31.67 hours per week, 8.30 am until 3:20 am Monday to Friday.
• The role would include working during the lunchtime period with an unpaid 30 min lunch break.
• Salary: Paid on KSA pro-rata.
• Experience: Qualifications and experience working in EYFS are desirable but not essential. Staff are required to be adaptable and be able to work in different classes over time.  The applicant would need to demonstrate strong English and Maths skills in order to assist the teacher in delivering the lessons and to enable the children to reach their full potential.  

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class. They would also need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and be willing to undertake 1-1 pupil supervision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01474 569859.  Please visit our website: www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk and read the attached supporting documents for further details of our school and the role.