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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

New Horizons Children's Academy · Chatham · Medway

Job description

Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start to their learning journey?

New Horizons Children’s Academy are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will provide teaching and learning support, under the guidance of the class teacher, to pupils in all areas of the curriculum.

Our Teaching Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.

Key responsibilities include;

  • Assisting with the observation and monitoring of pupil progress.
  • Maintaining accurate records of interventions and tracking achievements.
  • Assist with the preparation of differentiated learning materials and organise classroom displays.
  • Support the delivery of engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.

There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.

About this school

New Horizons Children's Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
631
Avg teacher salary
£44,206
Pupil:teacher ratio
28.9:1
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Chatham, Medway, ME4 6NR