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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 17,978 - 20,089 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ME5, Walderslade, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Recruiting SEN teaching assistant(s) on behalf of Bradfields Academy - an Outstanding SEN school based in Chatham, Kent.
Start date: 1 September 2025
Mon - Fri term time 8.30am - 3.20pm
Contact for an application form. Closing date Monday 11 August 2025
This is an opportunity to be part of Bradfields Academy’s successful team. We are looking to recruit Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our the great staff team within either the secondary and primary communities.
Are you passionate and experienced working with students with learning disabilities and complex needs wanting to make a difference to the students’ lives. For the primary community it would be ideal to have an early years background. 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.
Staff have access to the Trusts’ staff benefits which includes a wide range of professional development opportunities and well-being support. Staff can also join the cycle to work scheme. As a Mindful Employer Organisation, we also encourage staff to take part in regular 'wellbeingdays’ during the year.
We are managing the recruitment process for this teaching assistant job on behalf of Bradfields Academy. If you are interested in this SEN teaching assistant job please email Apex Education Recruitment for an application form or call for more information. Closing date: 11 August 2025Before You Apply
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