We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham School for Girls.
Job Requirements:
A thorough understanding of the needs of the SEN department and the changing needs of the students with AEN Ability is required.
Confidence to be with a class and act as the main support within that class following cover work and assisting where able.
Evidence of qualifications in level 3 or above in a specific subject is desirable.
Ability to work as part of a team or equally independently.
Must have proven ability to work with small groups of SEN students in a particular subject area.
High degree of confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with students and their parents.
To have a real engagement with the subject area and SEN students.
Excellent communicator.
To undertake First Aid training and carry out initial first aid duties on a rota basis
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Advance Level Teaching Assistant
Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) Salary: NJC scale 5 £29,542 - £32,578 (£20,340 - £22,431 pro rata) Hours: Part-time Location: Gillingham, ME8 0BX Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham School for Girls.
Job Requirements:
A thorough understanding of the needs of the SEN department and the changing needs of the students with AEN Ability is required.
Confidence to be with a class and act as the main support within that class following cover work and assisting where able.
Evidence of qualifications in level 3 or above in a specific subject is desirable.
Ability to work as part of a team or equally independent.
Must have proven ability to work with small groups of SEN students in a particular subject area.
High degree of confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with students and their parents.
To have a real engagement with the subject area and SEN students.
Excellent communicator.
To undertake First Aid training and carry out initial first aid duties on a rota basis
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Advance Level Teaching Assistant in Gillingham employer: Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust)
At TKAT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As the Head of Strategy & PMO: Portfolio Transformation, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects across a network of over 45 academies, while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and communities.
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