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Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Fortis Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F87-29-S
  • Posted:13/03/2026
  • Pay:Actual pro rata salary £17,978 to £20,089 plus SEN
  • Start Date:Monday 20th April 2026
  • App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Salary NJC Medway D2 FTE [£24,404 – £27,269] plus SEN allowance (actual pro rata salary £17,978 to £20,089 plus SEN allowance)
Hours 31.8 hours per week, term time plus 5 Staff Development Days
Start Date Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews dates TBC

We reserve the right to interview earlier than the closing date.

 

This is an opportunity to be part of Bradfields Academy’s successful team.  We are looking to recruit Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team. 

Our Academy based in Medway is a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education sector.  We strive to ensure teaching is of a high standard and are extremely child focused, with a phenomenal team atmosphere; this is an ideal work opportunity for someone who is a proactive and a dedicated team player.  

We are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants who are passionate and experienced working with students with learning disabilities and complex needs wanting to make a difference to the students’ lives. For our primary community it would be ideal to have an early years background.   

You will be responsible for providing a dynamic range of support for students with a range of special educational needs both inside and out of the classroom. Students are aged from 4 – 19 years.  You will ensure all students can thrive and fully develop their social, cognitive and emotional skills, working alongside the teacher to be a role model and guide; to motivate and enable all students to achieve whilst having high expectations for the behavioural and intellectual development of each learner.  

Within this position it is ideal if you are experienced and knowledgeable to work with learners with special needs; a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or early years certification and/or SEND qualifications would be advantageous from care, nursery or school based work.  Previous experience working with moderate to complex learning difficulties within the 4 – 19 age range would be advantageous.  Ideally to have ‘moving and handling’ knowledge and you must be willing to assist with any personal needs.  You will have a great work ethic, patience with a calming presence and keen to be involved in all aspects of the academy community. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).  We are an equal opportunities employer.  

Staff have access to the Trusts’ staff benefits which includes a wide range of professional development opportunities and well-being support.  Staff can also join the cycle to work scheme. As a Mindful Employer Organisation, we also encourage staff to take part in regular ‘wellbeing days’ during the year. 

Apex Education Recruitment are recruiting for and on behalf of Bradfields Academy.  If you are interested in this position please email admin@apexeducation.jobs for an application form or call Karen Maynard for more information 01322 741041.

 

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lesley Harris
  • Address:Bradfields Academy,
    Churchill Avenue,
    Chatham ,
    Chatham ,
    Kent,
    ME5 0LB
  • Telephone: 01634 683990
  • Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.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.