Join Our Supportive Team as a Teaching Assistant and Help Shape Young Lives!
Location: Danecourt School, with satellite sites at Featherby Primary (Gillingham) and Bligh Primary (Strood)
Salary: Medway D2 (Point 4–11) £16,238.72–£18,469.88 (Actual) + SEN Allowance £1,319 (Actual)
Hours: 28.75 per week (8:45 am – 3:15 pm, Mon–Fri)
Contract: Term Time Only, 39 weeks, Permanent
We are looking for caring, committed Teaching Assistants to join Danecourt School and support primary-aged pupils with complex needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
About the Role
Every day is different, filled with opportunity, challenge, and reward. You will:
* Support individuals or small groups to access learning and build independence
* Provide care and emotional support in a safe, encouraging space
* Help deliver creative, inclusive lessons
* Build pupils’ confidence, resilience, and love of learning
You may work across our main school or satellite sites in Gillingham and Strood.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about supporting children with SEND
* Flexible, proactive, and a great team player
* Calm, compassionate, and able to adapt
* Confident with personal care
* Skilled in literacy/numeracyand experience or qualifications in SEND support (e.g. NVQ Level 2) are desirable.
About Danecourt
We provide tailored learning to meet each child’s needs, with specialist facilities including outdoor learning areas, sensory playrooms, and therapy support. Part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, we work collaboratively to equip children with essential life skills.
Why Join Us?
* Supportive, team-based culture across all sites
* Clear progression pathways, including routes into teaching
* Regular training and weekly CPD
* Opportunity to contribute to the Maritime Outreach Support Service
* School holidays off for work–life balance
We’re proud winners of the Primary Special School Provision category at the Medway Parents and Carers Forum SEND Awards.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Come and see what makes Danecourt special — call 01634 232589 to arrange a visit.
Apply via My New Term. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date.
Danecourt School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We value diversity and aim to build a team reflecting varied backgrounds and perspectives. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online searches in line with safeguarding guidance.
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