1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Chattenden Primary School, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Plus SEN allowance

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

NJC England & Wales Scale D2 - Spine point 4 - (FTE £26,017 per annum pro rata of £18,065 per annum)

Contract: 5 days per week - fixed Term until July 2027

Hours: 8.30-3.30 Monday to Friday (term time only plus Inset days).

Inspire Partnership

Chattenden Primary School is a primary school serving a vibrant community in Chattenden. We are part of The Inspire Partnership, a multi-academy trust of 10 schools based in Medway, Croydon and Greenwich.

The Role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude, and can work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team. You could be based in the SEND Provisions.

You will need:

Recent and relevant experience of working with ASD children across the primary age range, 3 - 11 years. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and ASD would be a particular advantage.

Flexibility and adaptability in the role, you may be working with a whole class, a small group or individual children within the DSP or school based provision or across the school

A desire and enthusiasm to make a difference for our children with a caring and approachable nature

High expectations for all pupils

To be highly motivated, have strong team working skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents

Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English and Maths at Grade C or above.

We can offer:

A happy, vibrant and welcoming school

Motivated children who are excited about their learning

A supportive and forward thinking leadership team

A commitment to professional development for all staff

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: 16th October 2026

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Chattenden Primary School is part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Chattenden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview and the offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chattenden Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chattenden Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chattenden-primary-school

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