Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

  • Ref:MED887-4167-197S
  • Posted:09/10/2025
  • Pay:Actual Salary £18,286
  • Start Date:November 2025
  • App Close Date:24/10/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To Be Confirmed.

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Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young children in their early learning and development? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team at Chantry Community Academy as an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant!


In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the classroom teacher to foster a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners. This position is based predominantly within our enhanced provision, where you will support pre-verbal pupils with a range of special educational needs. Please note, the role also involves providing intimate care as part of the day-to-day support for pupils.


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 | Chantry Community Primary School. 


Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Kathryn Duncan on 01474 350011 or via email dunck001@chantryprimary.co.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

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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.