Join Danecourt School as a Teaching Assistant! Support, care, and help children shine every single day

Location: Danecourt School, with satellite provisions at Featherby Primary School (Gillingham) and Bligh Primary School (Strood)
Salary: Medway D2 ( Point 4 - 11) £16,758.35 - 19,060 (Actual) + SEN Allowance £1361 (Actual)
Contracted Hours: 28.75 hours per week (8:45 am – 3:15 pm), Monday to Friday Term Time Only! 39 weeks per year Contract: Perm

About the Role - check out this video for more insight into the role as a TA at Danecourt or attend our next Open Day on 26th January 2026 - for more information email recruitment@matoffice.org

At Danecourt School, every small step matters.
We’re looking for kind, patient, and committed Teaching Assistants who want to make a genuine difference for children with special educational needs (SEND).

As part of our award-winning team, you’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, communication differences, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

No two days are the same — but every day is rewarding.
You’ll:

• Support children to access learning and develop independence.

• Provide care, encouragement, and emotional support.

• Collaborate with teachers to deliver creative, engaging, and inclusive lessons.

• Help children build confidence, communication, and resilience.

• Celebrate every moment of progress — no matter how small.

You may work across our three school sites, giving you the chance to experience a rich and varied learning environment.

Who you Are

You don’t need years of SEND experience — what matters most is your heart, dedication, and willingness to learn.

You’re someone who:

• Is passionate about helping children thrive.

• Brings patience, positivity, and empathy to every situation.

• Works well as part of a collaborative team.

• Is calm, flexible, and committed to personal growth.

• Has (or is keen to develop) knowledge of supporting pupils with autism or complex needs.

• Holds GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths qualifications.

• Ideally experienced or qualified in SEND support (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

What We Offer 

At Danecourt, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we live by our STARS values, Self-Reliant, Team Player, Aspirational, Resilient, Successful.

We’re proud to offer::

• A welcoming, collaborative culture where every role matters.

• A strong sense of purpose, where your contribution directly impacts pupil progress, confidence and wellbeing

• Weekly training and CPD to build confidence, skills, and career progression.

• Clear pathways to grow from TA to HLTA to Teacher or other specialist careers such speech & language  through our ‘Grow Our Own’ approach.

• Access to the Maritime Outreach Support Service, contributing to SEND best practice.

• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme and school wellbeing leads.

• Work–life balance — term-time only, giving you time to recharge during school holidays.

• Recognition of excellence — winners of the Medway Parents and Carers Forum SEND Award and holders of the Inclusion Quality Mark’s Inclusive School Award.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Danecourt so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 232589 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Danecourt School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, striving to build a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become.  All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with the latest safeguarding guidance.