SEN Teaching Assistant
Listing ref 710593919e
- WhereGillingham
- HoursPart time
- Pay£15,481.00 - £17,298.14 Annually (Actual) per year
- Posted15 October 2026
- Closes9 November 2026
The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective SEN Teaching Assistant, to start with immediate effect.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support, promote inclusion, and help every student reach their potential. Experience with SEN and a passion for inclusive education are essential. Opportunities for training are available, depending on experience.
This is a part time, permanent role, Term Time Only, paid based on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £ £26,016.00 - £29,071.00) - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £15,481.00 - £17,298.14 per annum).
The working pattern will consist of 26.33 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:30-14:55, with a 50 minute unpaid break, and Friday 8:30-12:55, with a 20 minute unpaid break.
The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.
What can we offer you?
The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.
We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust
We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:
- Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Benenden Healthcare
- Free Flu Jabs
- Free Health Checks
- Access EarlyPay
- Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
- Discounted gym membership
- CPD afternoons
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Free parking on all our sites
If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01634 388765 or via email: [email protected]
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Work with individual students and small groups
- Watch, record and report the progress students make
- Look after children who are upset or unwell
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on The Howard School's own careers site.
