Teaching Assistant - Apex Education Recruitment : Job Details

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Salary NJC Medway D2 [£24,404 - £27,269] pro rata

Hours 31.8 hours per week, term time plus 5 Staff Development Days

Start Date: 1 September 2025 Closing Date: 30 June 2025 @ 12pm

Interviews will be held W/E 4 July 2025(we reserve the right to interview earlier than the closing date)

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 dedicated team.

The Academy based in Medway, is a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education sector. Teaching is of a high standard and are extremely child focused, with a phenomenal team atmosphere; this is an ideal work opportunity for someone who is a proactive and a dedicated team player.

We are recruiting on behalf of the Academy - Teaching Assistants who are passionate and experienced working with students with learning disabilities and complex needs wanting to make a difference to the students’ lives. 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 certification and/or SEND qualifications would be advantageous from care 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 work in an Outstanding school for those seeking a career working with special needs and looking for a new challenge. Somestaff 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.

We are recruiting for and on behalf of Bradfields Academy. If you are interested in this position please APPLY asking for an application form or call Apex Education Recruitment for more information.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The recruitment process is subject to all 'Safer recruitment of Children' processes which includes an enhanced DBS check and obtaining suitable references.