Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Location: Medway Green School, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3TS

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 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

• 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. Our creative curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning, helping students build confidence, independence, resilience, and social skills.

Pupils benefit from a therapeutic approach that supports emotional and personal development alongside education. Working closely with families, we foster strong relationships and a sense of community. Medway Green empowers every student to thrive, achieve their potential, and prepare for life beyond school.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

• 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 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.