Teaching Assistant (IAP)

Beyond Schools Trust; Chatham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Schools Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to support learners within our Internal Alternative Provision. You will deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher and provide targeted interventions to help with academic and emotional development.

This role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive environment, working with the IAP team to tailor support for each student, and contributing to planning and assessment while tracking progress

Qualifications

• Is passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• Has experience of working with children, ideally including those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, or challenging behaviours.
• Builds positive relationships quickly and maintains professional boundaries.
• Is calm, patient, and able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher.
• Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development.
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all learners.
• Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student.
• Contribute to the planning and assessment process, ensuring progress is tracked and celebrated.

Job description

Make a Difference Everyday

At Apex, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, belong, and thrive. Our Internal Alternative Provision provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment for pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement. Our vision is simple: creating inclusive pathways for success, belonging, and reintegration.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• Has experience of working with children, ideally including those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, or challenging behaviours.
• Builds positive relationships quickly and maintains professional boundaries.
• Is calm, patient, and able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported.

You will:

• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher.
• Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development.
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all learners.
• Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student.
• Contribute to the planning and assessment process, ensuring progress is tracked and celebrated.

In return we offer:-

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• A healthy work-life balance and a committed leadership team
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week, half-term break in October
• Cycle To Work Scheme

Visits to the Trust are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jola Studniarz‑Thring via email at jstudniarz‑[e-mail]

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.