Teaching Assistant - Abbey Court School

Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so,
how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint
Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible.

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently
located on 2 Strood sites: Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and new Secondary provision
designed and purpose-built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court
Road (Further Education). The Cliffe Road site is also home to our school farm!

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45 am – 3.45 pm), 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.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity
and consistency of support is paramount, and therefore candidates for all positions will
need to commit to the full working hours of the post. If you cannot commit to full-time, we
are often looking for supply bank staff; please indicate on the application form.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal
records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other
vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in
regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of
policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the
school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to
maintain safe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

Please apply online at kent-teach.com or download a Non-Teaching Application Form from
the recruitment section of our school website (abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk).
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to
recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk

Closing date: 31st August 2026


CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.