Supply Teaching Assistant

Abbey Court Foundation Special School, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP

138 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 March 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Term time (Can be done as a job share): 8:45 to 3:45, flexible casual contracts, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £13.48 to £15.07 per hour
• Additional allowances:

  £1,590 SEN Allowance pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to make a real, lasting difference every single day?

Abbey Court School is currently looking for Supply Teaching Assistants to join our growing school. We are the only school of its kind in the Medway area, catering for pupils aged 3–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

If you are interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. While childcare experience and qualifications are valuable, they are not essential – we are looking for people who are passionate about helping children with SEND to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• 4-times Ofsted "Outstanding"-rated school, purpose-built for our pupils’ needs.
• Comprehensive induction, regular training, and continual personal development.
• 100% of staff surveyed reported feeling motivated in their role.
• Support our pupils through unique, hands-on outdoor learning at our school farm.
• Small classes and a highly collaborative approach.
• KCC Pension Scheme, Staff Support Services, and free on-site car parking.

Flexible working opportunities

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you can let us know how many days per week you can work, and which days you can work.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Supply TA November 2026.pdf - 2.97 MB (opens in new tab)

About Abbey Court Foundation Special School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Abbey Court Foundation Special School website
• Email address: recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01634 338 220
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-court-foundation-special-school

All Abbey Court pupils have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) as their main presenting need.  Additional educational needs may include visual/hearing impairment, sensory impairment, autism and/or physical disability.  Maintained by Medway Local Authority, all pupils have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Arranging a visit to Abbey Court Foundation Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk.

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