Teaching Assistant

3 weeks ago

Chatham, United Kingdom Medway Council Full time

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


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.

About the Role:

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:

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

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are:

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

You may be asked to work across any of our three locations: Danecourt School and our satellite provisions at Featherby Primary (Gillingham) and Bligh Primary (Strood), so flexibility is key.

About Danecourt School:

Danecourt School is a special place where we celebrate every child’s unique abilities and create tailored learning plans that help them achieve their full potential. Our school caters to primary-aged pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including complex learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. We take pride in our:

  • Specialist facilities, including outdoor learning areas, sensory playrooms, and additional therapy support.
  • A personalised curriculum designed to meet the specific needs of each pupil.
  • A collaborative and supportive environment where every child is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

As part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, we benefit from a forward-thinking and innovative approach to education, working alongside other academies to transform lives through collaboration and a curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

Why Join Us?

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

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

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. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website.

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.

Safeguarding Commitment:
We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of all our students. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, we reserve the right to conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

Apply now and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our amazing 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.

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