Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a full time, (32.5 hours / 5 days per week), Teaching Assistant / 1-1 to support the Class Teachers at Riverside Primary School across the Key Stages from Foundation Stage to Year 6. This role may involve working with a class, supporting on a more intensive basis by providing 1-1 support to children with SEN or supporting challenging and complex children within the specialist provision. 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 would be advantageous; 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 Aletheia Academies Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019 with a further ungraded inspection in June 2025 where Ofsted stated, “Riverside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection”. At Riverside, we put HEART into our learning. We nurture Happiness and Empathy to grow a kind community, while building Ambition, Resilience and Teamwork to ensure every child reaches their full potential. We have a Riverside HEART Squad who show our values which are the heartbeat of our school. At Riverside, we don't just grow learners; we grow confident, compassionate citizens who are ready to thrive in the world beyond our school. 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.

Benefits of Working for Aletheia Academies Trust:

Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment opportunities; Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations; Enhanced annual leave allowances with term-time offerings; Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card; Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions; Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pension Schemes; Free eye test, examinations and eye care vouchers. If you would like to be considered for the post, please apply via My New Term. Closing date: 9th November 2026 at 9am Please note interviews will take place on a rolling basis and w e reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers and governors will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.