Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range: MPS1 to MPS6

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 12/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 23rd February 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative classroom teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning.

This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027.

Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?

It's not necessarily the length of 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.

• 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
• Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
• Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• 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 to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Wider wallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

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.

TK/time is committed to safeguarding and недвиж promote 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.

TKAT recognizes 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.

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning…