Teaching Assistant at Walderslade School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WS/51923

Location

Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £17,074 - £19,079

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 10th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 14th July

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 14th July

About this Role

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a pro-active, organised and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to provide teaching and learning support to students!

Are you passionate about education and eager to support young people in reaching their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our newly merged secondary school. We are on a swift improvement journey. Working closely with teachers and students, you'll play a vital role in helping learners thrive—both academically and personally. Whether you're experienced or looking to start your career in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom and beyond.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

• Care First employee assistance programme

• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Two-week half term in October

• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.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.