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Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Fortis Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F87-36-S
  • Posted:01/07/2026
  • Pay:Actual £18,553 to £20,732 plus SEN allowance
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:13/07/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:14th or 15th July 2026

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Salary NJC Medway D2 FTE [£25,185 - £28,142], plus SEN allowance (actual pro rata salary £18,553 to £20,732 plus SEN allowance)
Hours 31.83 hours per week, term time plus 5 Staff Development Days
Start Date 1st September 2026

Interviews will be held 14th or 15th July 2026

(We reserve the right to interview earlier than the closing date)

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work across our academy communities, supporting students aged 4–19 with a wide range of learning disabilities and complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly skilled team that places students at the centre of everything it does and is committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences.

In this role, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom. You will help students engage with learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals. As a positive role model, you will contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment while maintaining high expectations for every learner.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs, whether gained in education, care, health, or other relevant settings. Qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Health and Social Care, or SEND-related certifications would be advantageous, although they are not essential.

For opportunities within our Primary Community, experience or knowledge of Early Years education would be beneficial. For our Secondary Communities, skills or experience in areas such as arts, music, or science would be welcomed but are not essential.

Previous experience supporting children and young people with moderate to complex learning difficulties is desirable. Knowledge of moving and handling practices would also be advantageous, and successful candidates must be willing to support students with personal care where required. Above all, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate patience, resilience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with additional needs.

Staff benefit from a comprehensive package of professional development and wellbeing support, including:

  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and support services
  • Regular staff wellbeing days throughout the year
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression across the Trust

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 full safer recruitment compliance checks, including satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. The Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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 or Christie for more information 01322 741041.

CONTACT APEX for an APPLICATION FORM - CLOSING DATE Monday 13 July 2026 @ 12pm.

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.