2:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Maundene School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7QB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 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: £26,017.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual £18,065

2:1 SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

2:1 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

Maundene Primary School is a large primary school serving a vibrant community in Rochester. 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: Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews: w/c: 21st September 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Maundene 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Maundene School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 385 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Maundene School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maundene-school

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