Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as a Teaching Assistant, where your passion for supporting children with special educational needs will shine. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside dedicated educators to create a nurturing environment for primary-aged children facing challenges such as autism and emotional difficulties. You'll provide personalized support, encouraging independence and a love of learning in every student. This inclusive institution values its staff and offers a positive working atmosphere, professional development opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives. If you're committed to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Positive working environment

National terms and conditions

Continuous professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Early Salary Access Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Qualifications in Childcare or SEND practice are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement effective learning strategies.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Proactivity

Passion for inclusive education

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or SEND practice

GCSE Grade A-C equivalent

Job description

Join Our Supportive Team as a Teaching Assistant and Help Shape Young Lives!

Location: Danecourt School, with satellite provisions at Featherby Primary School (Gillingham) and Bligh Primary School (Strood)

Contracted Hours: 28.75 hours per week (8:45 am – 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks, term-time only)

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) to reach their full potential? If you’re an enthusiastic, patient, and committed individual with experience in SEND education, we’d love for you to join our warm and dedicated team at Danecourt School.

As a Teaching Assistant at Danecourt, you’ll work closely with our teachers to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for primary-aged children with complex needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You’ll help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through:

1. Tailored support for individual or small groups of students.
2. Providing personal care as needed to ensure students’ well-being.
3. Collaborating with our teaching staff to implement creative and effective learning strategies.
4. Encouraging independence and fostering a love of learning in each student.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are:

1. Ideally qualified with an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Childcare or SEND practice.
2. Experienced in working with pupils with special educational needs, particularly autism (ASD).
3. Proficient in numeracy and literacy skills, with qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C.
4. Flexible, patient, and proactive, willing to take initiative and work as part of a supportive team.
5. Passionate about inclusive education, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
6. Comfortable providing personal care when required.

Why Join Us?

At Danecourt, we value our staff as much as our students, and as part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

1. A positive, supportive working environment where your contributions are celebrated.
2. National terms and conditions, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
3. Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and cross-trust development opportunities.
4. Access to wellbeing initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Programme.
5. The Early Salary Access Scheme and financial advice through Wagestream.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed — contact our office to arrange a tour and see our wonderful community in action.

For further details, including a full job description, please refer to the attached candidate application pack.

Diversity and Inclusion:At Maritime Academy Trust, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the wide range of perspectives and skills in our community. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better the outcomes for our students.

Please note that we may hold interviews on a rolling basis as applications are received and reserve the right to offer the position before the closing date. Submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.