Advanced Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NJC scale 5, £28,598 - £31,537 (£19,828 - £21,508 pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME8 0BX |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3095 |
Summary
Job Advert
Role overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham
School for Girls.
This post is for 29.75 hours per week, term time only.
This post will be paid at NJC scale 5, £28,598 - £31,537 (£19,828 - £21,508 pro rata), depending on experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Role overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham
School for Girls.
This post is for 29.75 hours per week, term time only.
This post will be paid at NJC scale 5, £28,598 - £31,537 (£19,828 - £21,508 pro rata), depending on experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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