Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Unit) at Walderslade School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WS/69813
  Location
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £12,806 - £14,309
  Hours Per Week
22.5
  Weeks Per Year
38
  Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 10th Jul, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 15th July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Wednesday 15th July 2026
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About this Role

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a proactive, organised and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students within our learning support unit.

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to succeed in school? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Learning Support Unit (LSU), working closely with the SENCo and LSU Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs through targeted interventions, SEN support, and structured learning within a supportive environment. You will help students develop confidence, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with learning, ensuring they can thrive both academically and personally. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to inclusion and wants to make a meaningful difference to student’s lives.

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.



Contact Details

  Louise Campbell
  01634 861593
  campl313@wgsp.org.uk


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