Teaching Assistant (IAP)

Beyond Schools Trust, Chatham, ME4 6TJ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between £21,074 - £23,548 + SEN Allowance

Teaching Assistant (IAP) job summary

Make a Difference Everyday

At Apex, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, belong, and thrive. Our Internal Alternative Provision provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment for pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement. Our vision is simple: creating inclusive pathways for success, belonging, and reintegration.

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate teacher who is committed to making a difference for some of our most vulnerable learners. This is a unique opportunity to work in a provision where relationships, high expectations, and personalised support are at the heart of everything we do.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning.

Has experience of working with children, ideally including those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, or challenging behaviours.

Builds positive relationships quickly and maintains professional boundaries.

Is calm, patient, and able to remain positive in challenging situations.

Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach.

Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported.

You will:

Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher.

Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development.

Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all learners.

Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student.

Contribute to the planning and assessment process, ensuring progress is tracked and celebrated.

In return we offer:-

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

A healthy work-life balance and a committed leadership team

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week, half-term break in October

Cycle To Work Scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit The Trust’s careers page Our Vacancies | Beyond Schools Trust

Visits to the Trust are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jola Studniarz-Thring via email at jstudniarz-thring@beyondschools.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

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 Beyond Schools Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Beyond Schools Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beyond-schools-trust

The Beyond Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Medway, which presently consists of three secondary schools, one primary and one junior school. We are a growing, multi-academy trust within the educational sector with approximately 550 employees across the five sites.

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