Work For The Character Education Trust

The Character Education Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that exists to provide outstanding education in schools in Kent. The key aim of our Trust is to give young people the tools they need to be well qualified to achieve success and well-being, and to have choices in adult life.

We aim to help young people develop good character strengths, reach their academic potential and discover where they excel. We believe in ‘Building Character and Creating Opportunities.

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Teaching Assistant (Full time or Part Time)

LOCATION: Wrotham School
ROLE: FULL-TIME
SCALE: KSB, £25,126 (Pro rata for hours worked)
REQUIRED: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8th February 2026

Teaching Assistant

Salary KSB, FTE £25,126, Pro Rata for hours worked

Full Time, 35 hours per week, 0800-1530 daily

Part time, 3 days per week, flexible, 0830-1500 daily, 18 hours per week

Start ASAP

We are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work at Wrotham School.

We are excited to advertise for the role of Teaching Assistant at Wrotham School. The role will predominately be classroom based and will require the successful candidates to support students with their academic learning.

Candidates will need to have Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above and it is desirable if applicants have relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or further education qualifications, although not essential. Experience of care work, or assisting people with additional needs is an advantage in these roles.

The roles are paid on KSC, working term time only plus 1 inset day.

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Please apply by following the link below to apply via Kent Teach;

https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=152734

Wrotham is one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent and well known for its high standards and friendly ethos. Please visit our website to find out more about the school: https://www.wrothamschool.com/

We reserve the right to change or withdraw the advert once a suitable applicant can be appointed.


Applications

Please apply by completing one of the application forms below and by writing a letter of no more than one side explaining what skills and attributes you have that would make you the best person for this job.

Please email your application to Ben Sanchez: BSanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

Teaching Staff Application Form – Download

Support Staff Application Form – Download

Equal opportunities employer

Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Contact Wrotham School

We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.

We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.

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If this role is of interest and you’re excited about building character and creating opportunities we want to hear from you.

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