SEN Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Helen Allison School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-6046-198S
• Posted:24/09/2025
• Pay:£21,631 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:08/10/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

This advert is for a full-time Teaching Assistant based at Helen Allison School in Gravesend, for 37 hours per week.

The salary for this position is £21,631 per annum.

Who we are looking for:  

We are looking for individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose.  This role is based in our school, the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day. 

Your qualities: 

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people 

• Good listener, able to report and record information accurately 

• Team player and able to work independently with little support as required 

• Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour 

• Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals as required 

• Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practice 

  You may also have: 

• a personal connection to autism or a desire to work with people with autism 

• real life experience supporting autistic adults or children with autism in a paid or voluntary capacity 

To view the job description please click here

What we can offer you:  

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme  

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for term time only staff) 

• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences  

• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!  

• Healthcare Cash Plan  

• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary  

• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)  

• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme   

• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!  
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card  

Where you will be working:  

Helen Allison School, Longfield, Gravesend

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.  

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.  

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.  

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amelia Branch
• Address:Helen Allison School, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0EW
• Telephone: 01474 814878
• Email: HRHub@nas.org.uk

Fax: 01474 812033