Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Location:

Medway Green School, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3TS

Hours:

37.5 per week (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:00pm)
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Fixed Term until May 2027 (term time only)
Start:
August 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to achieve their potential and enjoy learning. This is more than a support role – it's your chance to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of young people with SEMH or additional needs.

• Support pupils individually and in groups, developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and maintain a calm, encouraging classroom environment
• Prepare classroom resources and support trips and enrichment activities
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour
• Work closely with teachers, therapy staff, and pastoral teams
• Supervise pupils during breaks and lunchtimes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping children and young people thrive
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Patient, resilient, and proactive
• Experienced in an educational or residential setting (desirable but not essential)
• Willing to learn and develop within the role
• Flexible and confident to support offsite activities
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Medway Green School is a specialist school in Wouldham, Kent, supporting students with SEMH needs and autism whose mainstream placements have broken down. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment with small classes and personalised support tailored to each pupil's needs.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.