Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Job Overview

"An outstanding school"

(Ofsted July 2010, October 2012, September 2017 & March 2023)

Abbey Court School:
Teaching Assistants – Medway Scale, Grade D2

£18,973 - £21,201 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,539) (FTE £25,185 to £28,142)

Pay Award Pending

Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and is located on two Strood sites:
Cliffe Road and Rede Court Road. The primary site also hosts our school farm.

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45am – 3.45pm), term time only + 5 staff development days.

Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

Childcare experience or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

• Provide continuity and consistency of support to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties.
• Commit to full working hours (32.5 p/w, term time only + staff development days).
• Support pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Further Education provision, including farm activities.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain and improve safe working practice.

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Closing date: 25 January 2026