Advance Level Teaching Assistant

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Gillingham; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 33 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working

Disability Confident employer

Resumo da oferta

Rainham School for Girls, part of TKAT, is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to support our SEN department. The role focuses on assisting within classes, following cover work, and supporting students with AEN.

You should have Level 3+ qualification in a subject area, be an excellent communicator, and able to work in small groups. First Aid training and safeguarding duties are included on a rota basis. Flexible working and inclusive culture are promoted by TKAT.

Qualificações

• Experience in SEN settings or teaching assistant roles is desirable.
• Level 3+ qualification in a subject area is preferred.
• Strong communication and confidentiality when dealing with students and parents.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsabilidades

• Provide main support within a class after cover work.
• Assist with small groups of SEN students in a subject area.
• Attend to safeguarding and first aid duties on a rota basis.
• Demonstrate engagement with subject area and SEN students.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Teamwork

First Aid

Formação académica

Level 3+ qualification in subject area

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham School for Girls.

Job Requirements:

A thorough understanding of the needs of the SEN department and the changing needs of the students with AEN Ability is required.

Confidence to be with a class and act as the main support within that class following cover work and assisting where able.

Evidence of qualifications in level 3 or above in a specific subject is desirable.

Ability to work as part of a team or equally independently.

Must have proven ability to work with small groups of SEN students in a particular subject area.

High degree of confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with students and their parents.

To have a real engagement with the subject area and SEN students.

Excellent communicator.

To undertake First Aid training and carry out initial first aid duties on a rota basis

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting 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.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises 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.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Advance Level Teaching Assistant

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) Salary: NJC scale 5 £29,542 - £32,578 (£20,340 - £22,431 pro rata) Hours: Part-time Location: Gillingham, ME8 0BX Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham School for Girls.

Job Requirements:

A thorough understanding of the needs of the SEN department and the changing needs of the students with AEN Ability is required.

Confidence to be with a class and act as the main support within that class following cover work and assisting where able.

Evidence of qualifications in level 3 or above in a specific subject is desirable.

Ability to work as part of a team or equally independent.

Must have proven ability to work with small groups of SEN students in a particular subject area.

High degree of confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with students and their parents.

To have a real engagement with the subject area and SEN students.

Excellent communicator.

To undertake First Aid training and carry out initial first aid duties on a rota basis

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting 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.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises 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.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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