Advance Level Teaching Assistant

TKAT; Rainham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TKAT seeks an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join the SEN department at Rainham School for Girls. You will support lessons, work with small groups of SEN students, and assist with class activities to maintain a positive, safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in a subject, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding. First Aid duties may be required on a rota basis as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide main classroom support following cover work and assist where able.
• Support small groups of SEN students within a subject area.
• Undertake First Aid duties on a rota basis.

Skills

SEN support

Teamwork

Confidentiality

First Aid

Education

Level 3 qualification in subject

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.

Rainham School for Girls represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment.

Career progression is fully encouraged by the school which is supported through our outstanding CPD programme. We are part of one of the biggest Multi-Academy chains in the South East of England - The Kemnal Academies Trust so progression can also be Trust wide. We passionately believe in collaborative working and actively promote school to school support. This includes accessing support from our strong Teaching School Alliance who offer a range of high quality professional development opportunities for staff at all levels. We also have 1 hour a week built into the school day for CPD to fully capitalise on the power of collaboration and sharing of good practice.

TKAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure and full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

TKAT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Hours

29.75

Competitive

02-12-2026

Job attachments

AdvancedLevelTeachingAssistantALTAJobDescriptionPersonSpecification.docx.pdf