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Teaching Assistant - Post 16 - Full-time

Snowfields Academy , Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-7006-216S
  • Posted:17/06/2025
  • Pay:Actual £17,944 per annum
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Please be aware that this role is based at the Cranbrook Campus

Are you a dynamic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a profound difference in young lives? Snowfields Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our growing Post 16 team at Pathfinder College in Cranbrook!

This isn't just a job—it's a chance to inspire, support, and empower students with special educational needs as they build crucial life skills and independence for their future. At Snowfields Academy, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team—someone who truly cares about supporting young people with learning difficulties and helping them reach their full potential.

 

Why Join Pathfinder College?

  • ✨ Make a Real Impact: Support young people with ASD both academically and in developing essential life skills.
  • 🌱 Focused on Futures: At Pathfinder, our priority is to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for their next steps, whether into further study or employment. You'll help them increase independence, nurture new skills, and prepare for future careers.
  • 🤝 Supportive Team: Join a welcoming and collaborative environment where every child is valued and celebrated.
  • 🧠 Professional Growth: Fantastic opportunities for hands-on experience and development, perfect if you're considering a career in teaching or specialist support.
  • 🏞️ Purpose-Built Setting: Work in a modern learning environment designed for students with ASD.
  • Community Focused: Help students build confidence outside of college through travel training and community engagement (willingness to drive company vehicles is a plus!).

We're seeking a passionate, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who loves working with young people. Whether you have experience in schools, youth work, or voluntary roles, what matters most is your commitment to supporting students and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.

If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of something amazing within our Post 16 team, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a permanent position based on 31.63 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM with a 4:45 PM finish every other Wednesday), Term Time + 1 week of inset. This position offers an actual salary of £17,944 per annum (FTE £24,404).

Do you know a great Teaching Assistant who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

 

Information about the school

Snowfields Academy is an 11-18 special school for students with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan with this as the primary need. Students will usually be working at, or close to, age expected attainment levels. We opened at Bearsted in September 2020 following approval by the Department for Education = in Wave 12 of the Free Schools programme.

Snowfields Academy offers the very best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our students are taught and supported by exceptional staff who offer care, challenge and support. Every student has a personalised transition from their starting point into our Academy and we work closely with other providers to streamline this process and smooth out any challenges along the way. Snowfields Academy brings our values to life: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy. These values permeate our building, our curriculum, our aims and our ethos and we work hard every day to ensure we bring our motto, Where Nurture Meets Aspiration, to life, and help our students to thrive.

In September 2022 we extended our offer into the Cranbrook area of Kent, 14 miles from our Bearsted campus. Snowfields Cranbrook College opened with Years 7, 8 and 9, just as Snowfields Bearsted College opened in September 2020. When full with all year groups on both sites we will be able to offer places for 280 students from Years 7-13 in total.

Our Values Charter diagram We are extremely fortunate to have exceptional buildings at both Bearsted and Cranbrook. On both sites we offer outstanding educational settings which both inspire young people and support their often complex needs. Careful consideration has been given to all aspects of the design at both sites to promote wellbeing and achievement. Although not identical, they both offer exceptional vocational learning opportunities with a community café at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We have also provided a range of breakout spaces for movement breaks at both sites.

Our curriculum reflects the full range of pupil needs. Specialisms in horticulture, catering and land based studies, will enable young people to gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. We are forging partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to facilitate this, and so provide every student with the skills necessary to confidently transition from school onto their next steps.

Snowfields Academy leads the way in offering support for young people’s wellbeing through a team of highly trained specialists who will work collaboratively with families and young people to meet a wide range of complex needs.

I welcome your interest in Snowfields Academy, whether you are a student, parent, carer or other family member, a professional or member of the local community. Please do contact me if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.