Cover Supervisor - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Inspire Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-7000-70S
• Posted:26/03/2026
• Pay:NJC C1 (£25,989 -£32,061) + SEN Allowance £1,539
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Due to the expansion of our successful team, Inspire Academy (part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust) are seeking to recruit a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to work as part of our teaching team supporting learners aged 11 to 16 with a range of complex needs including Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We are looking for a talented person who is enthusiastic and can work on their own initiative. All candidates must have a good knowledge of English and Maths. The role may suit someone that may be looking at getting into teaching in the future and will help them gain experience/knowledge of working in a classroom. The successful candidate will be posted at Inspire Academy.

Inspire Academy has a warm and caring atmosphere where pupils can flourish, we put great emphasis on the personal development of each individual. The Rivermead Inclusive Trust promote Continued Professional Development (CPD) of all employees and offer exciting prospects for enrichment and promotion for the right candidates.

Are you..?

• Someone who has the highest expectations of themselves and others?
• A dedicated team player with energy, drive and creativity?
• Able to work collaboratively and act with initiative?
• Of the belief that all children can do well and have a desire to help them achieve?
• Committed to the highest possible expectations and pupil outcomes?
• Ambitious and committed to your own professional development?
• Innovative and committed to school improvement?

We can offer you…

• A fun, supporting and friendly team and wonderful positive children.
• A well-resourced school – including the latest technology and teaching materials related to our new curriculum and amazing outdoor learning spaces.
• Staff who work closely together in year group teams to plan and deliver our exciting, themed curriculum and provide mutual support and challenge.
• Bespoke training designed to meet the needs of our team from both external and internal trainers – a ‘grow our own’ attitude.
• A range of opportunities for career development throughout our Multi Academy Trust.
• A dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team

This is a position of 32.5 working hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 1 week for Staff Development days (39 weeks per year in total).

Please note: We are unable to accept CV's and in order for your application to be considered, an application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date.

We reserve the right to commence shortlisting and interviews ahead of the stated closing date upon receipt of an appropriate application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Inspire Academy is a specialist provision for pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and forms part of The Rivermead Inclusive Trust.

At Inspire Academy, every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We recognise that mainstream schooling isn’t always the best fit for these learners, and we provide an environment where they can thrive. Many of our pupils have faced challenges in their early educational experiences, which may have led to gaps in learning. Our goal is to help them rebuild confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve success. Through personalised support, a nurturing atmosphere, and strategies that promote emotional well-being, we empower pupils to overcome barriers, develop positive relationships, and unlock their full potential.

With small classes and amazing staff that truly understand SEMH we feel that once a pupil starts at Inspire they have every opportunity to reach their potential. Every child has the right to achieve and we believe that every parent and carer has the right to expect that Inspire Academy will do its very best for their child. With this in mind we work closely with parents and carers and other agencies to help each pupil make positive choices and changes which will serve them better in their future.

Our aim is to prepare every pupil for adulthood and to move on successfully to the next stages of their educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:B Durling - Senior HR/SLT Administrator
• Address:Silverbank, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 961080
• Email: bdurling@r-i-t.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Equality and Diversity Statement