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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 17,978 - 20,089 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ME4, Chatham, Medway
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Recruiting for this Outstanding SEN school - Bradfields Academy, Chatham, Kent. We are looking to recruit Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join the dedicated team within the secondary communities. Music knowledge and/or interest would be advantageous but not essential.
CONTACT US for an APPLICATION FORM - CLOSING DATE 8 December 2025.
The Academy based in Medway is a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education sector. This is an ideal work opportunity for someone who is a proactive and a dedicated team player.
We are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants who are passionate and experienced working with students with learning disabilities and complex needs wanting to make a difference to the students’ lives.
You will be responsible for providing a dynamic range of support for students with a range of special educational needs both inside and out of the classroom. Students are aged from 4 – 19 years. You will ensure all students can thrive and fully develop their social, cognitive and emotional skills, working alongside the teacher to be a role model and guide; to motivate and enable all students to achieve whilst having high expectations for the behavioural and intellectual development of each learner.
Within this position it is ideal if you are experienced and knowledgeable to work with learners with special needs; a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or early years certification and/or SEND qualifications would be advantageous from care, nursery or school based work. Previous experience working with moderate to complex learning difficulties within the 4 – 19 age range would be advantageous. Ideally to have ‘moving and handling’ knowledge and you must be willing to assist with any personal needs. You will have a great work ethic, patience with a calming presence and keen to be involved in all aspects of the academy community.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience for those seeking a career working with special needs and looking for a new challenge. Some staff have moved into teaching with a training programme and other roles within our academy following their initial experience as a teaching assistant. If you are an outstanding individual who has the relentless drive, the ability to inspire and the resilience for a challenging but rewarding new opportunity please submit an application today.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults). We are an equal opportunities employer.
CONTACT Apex Education Recruitment for an APPLICATION FORM who are managing the recruitment process - CLOSING DATE 8 December 2025Before You Apply
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