Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Rivermead, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7016-37S
• Posted:26/03/2026
• Pay:NJC D2.4 (£25,185) pro rata + SEN allowance
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 20th April 2026

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Grade: D2 – Salary: point 4 (£25,185) pro rata per annum

Plus, SEN allowance (£1,539 pro rata per annum)

Hours: 31 hours per week term time only + 5 inset days

Location: Rivermead School Provisions

Start: ASAP

Tel: 01634 338348. Email: mbate@r-i-t.org

Join Our Growing Team at Rivermead School!

Part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust

As our successful team continues to expand, we are excited to welcome a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference. You’ll be supporting learners aged 11–19 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, across our provisions: Rivermead School, Rivermead Routes for Re-Integration, and Post-16.

If you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you. A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

Why Rivermead?

Rivermead is a warm, caring and inclusive community where every learner is valued. We place strong emphasis on personal development and are proud to offer exceptional opportunities for staff professional growth, through our Trust-wide commitment to Continued Professional Development.

Are You…

• Someone who sets high expectations for yourself and others
• A team player with energy, creativity and drive
• Able to work collaboratively and take initiative
• Passionate about helping every learner succeed
• Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for learners
• Ambitious about your own professional development
• Innovative and eager to contribute to school improvement

If this sounds like you, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

What We Offer…

• A fun, supportive and friendly team — and wonderful, positive learners
• A well-resourced school with modern technology, engaging curriculum materials and inspiring outdoor learning spaces
• Collaborative year-group teams who plan together and support one another
• Bespoke internal and external training — we believe in “growing our own”
• Exciting opportunities for career progression across our Multi Academy Trust
• A dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team

Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring and a Health Declaration.

For further information please contact Mrs Melinda Bate (PA to the Headteacher 01634 338348).

Information about the school

Rivermead Inclusive Trust strives to be diverse and inclusive and a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form please contact Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will cater to your needs ie. large print, coloured forms and an audio version.

If for any reason you have difficulty completing an application form please again contact the Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will support.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration and satisfactory references

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Mel Bate
• Address:Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG
• Telephone: 01634 338 348
• Email: mbate@r-i-t.org

Fax: 01634 338 347

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Equality and Diversity Statement