Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Unit)

🏫 Walderslade School
📍 Medway💷 £25,185 – £28,142⏱ Part Time
📅 Posted Yesterday📅 Closes 10 Jul 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a proactive, organised and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students within our learning support unit. Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to succeed in school? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Learning Support Unit (LSU), working closely with the SENCo and LSU Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs through targeted interventions, SEN support, and structured learning within a supportive environment. You will help students develop confidence, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with learning, ensuring they can thrive both academically and personally. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to inclusion and wants to make a meaningful difference to student’s lives. In return, we will offer you: An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD 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 in October Cycle to work scheme For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk We reserve the right to bring forward the closing 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 holde

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