Teaching Assistant


Company:	TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)
Salary:	NJC Grade 3 (Point 14-17) Point 14: FTE £27,742 per annum - Actual £18,889 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Welling, DA16 1LB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

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The Welling School, Bexley, Kent

The Role of Teaching Assistant

The school is seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed candidate to support students and teachers across the curriculum. As a

Teaching Assistant, you will be passionate about helping pupils engage with their learning, develop key skills, and overcome

barriers in the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff to encourage, motivate, and guide students toward achieving

their full potential, with a core focus on accelerating student progress and supporting overall attainment.

About the Welling School and The Kemnal Academies Trust

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the country’s largest and most established multi-academy trusts. Dedicated to

investing in its people, TKAT provides high-quality training, career progression, and a collaborative network of professional

support where staff are empowered to make a real difference. As part of the Trust, Welling School is a welcoming, ambitious 11–18

secondary school serving over 1,000 students across Bexley. Supported by excellent facilities, the school delivers a broad Key

Stage 3–5 curriculum and a thriving sixth form, fostering an inclusive, supportive community where young people are inspired to

reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of

the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and

disabilities (SEND).

* Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra curricular

activities.

* Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of

learning.

* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

* Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good

and safe learning environment.

* Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and

progress as appropriate to the level of the role.

* Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class

teacher.

* Communicate the knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care

professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.

As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:

* Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust

* Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement

* Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing

* Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme

* Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities

* Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression

To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.wellingschool-tkat.org/] or contact the school office on 020 8304 8531

[tel:020%208304%208531] or

office@wellingschool-tkat.org [office@wellingschool-tkat.org]

Our Commitment

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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

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

outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value

individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage

applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - 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.

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