We are seeking to appoint a full time (32.5 hours / 5 days per week), fixed term until July 2026 Teaching Assistant to support the Class Teachers at Riverside Primary School across the Key Stages from Foundation Stage to Year 6.  This may involve working with a class or supporting a child on a more intensive basis, providing 1-1 support. You may also be required to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of the Inclusion Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards
• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress
• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher
• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties 
• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour
• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong commitment to helping all children reach their full potential
• Caring, compassionate nature with genuine regard for children’s wellbeing
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable approach to work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Riverside Primary School:

We are a popular, mainstream community school, which is part of Rainham Mark Education Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019, and was recognised as being Outstanding in the areas of Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. The key values held by our school community add to the success and inclusive nature of the school.  These values are Curiosity, Happiness, Aspiration, Respect, Articulacy, Community, Teamwork, Equality and Resilience – ‘Character’.

The school has two integrated special provisions for a small number of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Visual Impairment, who are taught in the mainstream classes with appropriate support.

A visit to the school is highly recommended, please call 01634 623500 to make an appointment.  

Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:

• Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (on contracts over 15 hours per week)
• Free Health Checks
• Free Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite free parking
• A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance

If you would like to be considered for the post, please apply via My New Term.

Closing date: 30^th November 2025 at 5pm

Please note interviews will take place on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short listed on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.