SEND Teaching Assistant - Apprentice at The Thomas Aveling School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TAS/62520

Location

Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£15,435.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £12,906

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term-time plus 1 additional week

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 7th Aug, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be advised

Interview Date(s) To be advised

About this Role

The Thomas Aveling School is an amazing school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and a fantastic team spirit – we are a happy school! You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become an integral member of our SEND team. The role is varied and interesting and the successful applicant will be mentored and developed to provide a first-class service to support our staff and students.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Harrison, Headteacher’s PA at

In return, we will offer you:

A supportive induction programme
Happy, motivated children to teach
A happy and caring community
A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed Leadership Team
Care First employee assistance programme
Private health care cover by Benenden
Two-week half term in October
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and an informal chat, please contact Emma Harrision, Headteacher’s PA on 01634 844809 or via email eharrison@thomasaveling.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Safeguarding Statement

The Thomas Aveling School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Thomas Aveling School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.