Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rochester is seeking Teaching Assistants to provide essential support to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties. The role requires a commitment to full working hours and offers comprehensive training. The position includes benefits such as free car parking and pension scheme participation. Ideal candidates should have childcare experience, although this is not essential. Apply online or request an application form via phone or email. Closing date is 25 January 2026.

Benefits

Free car parking

KCC Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or relevant qualifications is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to full working hours is critical for role continuity.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties.
• Ensure continuity and consistency of support.
• Participate in professional development to maintain safe working practice.

Skills

Childcare experience

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistants

Medway Scale, Grade D2

£18,973 - £21,201 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,539) (FTE £25,185 to £28,142)

Pay Award Pending

Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme

Overview

Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so, how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible.

Locations

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and brand new Secondary provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm!

Working Hours

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45am – 3.45pm), term time only + 5 staff development days.

Training

Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

Qualifications

Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Commitment

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post. If you cannot commit to full-time, we are often looking for supply bank staff, please indicate on the application form.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

Apply

Please apply online at Kent Teach website or ring 01634 338220 or email [e-mail] to request an application form.

Closing Date

Closing date: 25 January 2026

CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.