Teaching Assistant - Maidstone - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Maidstone is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with severe and complex needs. This role offers a clear career path for those with a degree and provides a friendly environment focused on professional growth. Candidates will work collaboratively in class teams and participate in inclusive practices. Excellent staff benefits are included, along with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Confidential staff counselling service

Wellbeing app and platform

Staff social and well-being events

Annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in special needs or child-based environments is beneficial.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 2-19 with severe and complex needs.
• Work collaboratively within a class team.
• Participate in professional development and career progression.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Commitment to Inclusion

Education

Degree or working towards one

Job description

Inspirational Teaching Assistants Required

We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for this very special school. Are you adaptable and capable of bringing out the best in pupils aged 2 – 19 with severe, profound, or complex needs?

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we are looking to add to our 'Outstanding' school team. We value drive, enthusiasm, and potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a friendly, professional, and forward-looking environment.

The working hours are 8.30-3.30 or 9.30-2.30 during term time, Monday to Friday. You may be required to work at any of our sites.

As a large special school, we have a history of promoting our TAs to Senior TAs and HLTAs. For those with a degree or working towards one, there is a clear career path to become a teacher.

In addition to salary, SEN allowance, and pension benefits, we offer excellent staff benefits including:

• Confidential staff counselling service
• A wellbeing app and platform
• Staff social and well-being events
• Annual flu vaccinations

While the advert has a close date, applications may be shortlisted and interviews held sooner.

Successful candidates may be experienced TAs who enjoy teamwork and responsibility, or individuals with experience in special needs or child-based environments. Alternatively, those passionate about special needs seeking their first opportunity are encouraged to apply. We support professional development and career progression, valuing staff in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive principles and safeguarding children and young people.

TA positions are based within a class team but may require covering other classes as needed.

We hold an annual music festival for our pupils, providing opportunities for experiences they might not otherwise access. You can see it here:

Woodstock 2022 - Woodstock 2022 Festival at Five Acre Wood Schools - YouTube

Woodstock 2019 - Five Acre Wood School's 'Woodstock 2019' - Amazing Festival in a Day! (Longer Film) - YouTube

We have produced our own songs and music videos, which you can view here: Five Acre Wood School Featuring Jack Rose - Hall Of Fame - YouTube

Alternatively, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJF9MlJHt-I

Five Acre Wood is committed to safeguarding all pupils. Therefore, successful applicants will undergo an enhanced disclosure process. In line with safeguarding policies, we will request additional employment references beyond the standard, and as outlined in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022,' we will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates.