SEND Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Horsted School, Chatham

• Ref:KCC887-2439-36S
• Posted:21/01/2026
• Pay:D2 Point 4 - 11 (Dependent on Experience)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:08/02/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Post Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

School: Horsted School

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 17 July 2026

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (8.30am - 3pm), 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Salary: Medway NJC D2 4-11 (dependent on experience) - £15,652 - £17,490 actual per annum (£25,185 - £28,142 FTE)

Start Date: ASAP

Horsted School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This fixed‑term role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by providing personalised support to an individual pupil, and small groups of  helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

What we’re looking for:

• A patient, positive and supportive approach
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to helping children achieve their full potential
• Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background

To be successful in this post, you will need:

• To be positive, enthusiastic and highly organised
• Have high expectations of both children and yourself
• Have good strategies for managing children, ensuring they are involved and engaged
• To be able to inspire, motivate and foster excellent relationships, working in partnership with staff, parents, governors and our wider community
• Good interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a hard-working, enthusiastic and committed team
• Previous experience of working with children in a primary school would be desirable but not essential

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and want to be part of a nurturing school community, we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Employee support services
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Information about the school

Horsted School is a federated Infant and Junior school comprising 14 classes. We are proud to have been rated Good in recent Ofsted inspections, with several features highlighted as Outstanding. Our school community includes 428 pupils, supported by a dedicated team of staff and a committed Governing Body.

As an employer, we place high value on honesty, respect, diligence, and commitment, while also prioritising the well-being of our staff.

Horsted School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

For further information, please contact the school office on 01634 335405. We warmly welcome visits to the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:The Bluebell Federation, C/O Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lords Wood, Kent, ME5 8TJ
• Telephone: 01634 336472
• Email: hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Specification