Teaching Assistant

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You

will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies

to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This vacancy will close at midday on 03/06/2026

This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire

children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and

commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a

great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be someone who is

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Teaching Assistant (TA) we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development

is a priority for us.

We can offer you

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Excellent ongoing CPD

*

Progression

If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme

[https://scitt.tkat.org/]

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to

financial help

About The Mill Primary Academy

We aim to provide a stimulating and vibrant learning community. Constantly improving and providing children with experiences that

develop perseverance, ambition and optimism. We enable our students to have a good grasp of skills and inspire them to be

significant contributors to world society in their future.

We want our staff to love their job and make their choice of profession to be a choice they are proud of and a workplace they

enjoy and take pride in working in.

We have and want our children to have high expectations. We will learn from mistakes and turn them into success by creating

independent children who have enquiring minds. Through developing confidence, pride and respect we will all support and encourage,

listen and innovate through clear direction on our journey to brilliance.

Our whole school vision is encapsulated in the phrase Forever Proud. To find out more visit our website here

[https://www.themill-tkat.org/].

To discover what makes The Mill Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293

571893 or email office@themill-tkat.org [office@themill-tkat.org]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to

individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all

suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.