Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Rivermead, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7016-38S
• 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 - Stoke Lower School Site

Start: September 2026

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

A New Journey. A New Chance to Change Lives.

We are building a team of passionate, dedicated Teaching Assistants who want to make a real difference to our learners. You’ll be primarily supporting Year 7 and Year 8 learners with a range of complex needs, including Autism, at our newly opened Stoke provision. This is your chance to join the team in a nurturing, inspiring environment.

We’re looking for people who bring energy, compassion and initiative and who believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. Good English and Maths skills are essential.

While your main base will be our Stoke site, you may occasionally support our other Rivermead provisions in Gillingham and Parkwood.

Why Rivermead?

Rivermead is more than a school, it’s a community built on warmth, care and genuine belief in every learner’s potential. We champion personal development for both learners and staff, and our Trust is committed to offering rich opportunities for growth, training and career progression.

Does This Sound Like You?

• You set high expectations for yourself and others
• You’re a team player with creativity, drive and positivity
• You work well with others and take initiative when needed
• You believe every child can succeed — and you want to help them get there
• You’re committed to excellent outcomes for learners
• You’re ambitious about your own professional development
• You’re innovative and excited to contribute to school improvement

If you’re nodding along, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

• Ambitious and committed to your own professional development?
• Innovative and committed to school improvement?

We can offer you…

• A fun, supportive and friendly team and wonderful positive children.
• A brand-new provision, part of Rivermead School and the Rivermead Inclusive Trust.
• 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

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.

• Equality and Diversity Statement
• Job Description