Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4167-184S
• Posted:04/07/2025
• Pay:Actual Salary Between £19,302 - £21,568
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Monday 21 July

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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. 

Information about the school

Our school is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. We believe in creating a positive and highly aspirational environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to ensure that every student feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their highest potential. I truly believe that all students can achieve well at WGSP. Whether the Medway test has been sat, passed or failed, WGSP can compete in providing excellent learning opportunities in traditional subjects whilst offering a broad curriculum.

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership are part of The Beyond Schools Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Campbell
• Address:Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: vernj001@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 666506

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack