Key Role Information

Salary
£11,515.26 per annum (£15,435 full time equivalent)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
04/06/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Apprenticeship Pay - Hourly Rate
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Temple Hill is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Associate Teacher (Teaching Assistant) to join our talented and supportive team on a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship (31 August 2027).


If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children, we could be the school for you.


This role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. You will be paid £8 per hour, which equates to £15,435 full time equivalent, pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £11,515.26.  


We are looking for someone who is: 

  • able to contribute to, and work as part of a team 
  • ideally has experience working with children with learning difficulties or delivering interventions
  • passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential 
  • holds GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent
  • committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour 
  • excellent communication and personal skills and a flexible attitude.

 

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.


Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentdesirable

About Us

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, The Riverview Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.


Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.


The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.


Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.


Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Temple Hill Primary Academy

Lucy Wisdom

lucy.wisdom@golden-thread.org

Temple Hill Primary Academy
St Edmund's Road
Temple Hill, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5ND

Safeguarding Information

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.


Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.