TEACHING ASSISTANTS

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 Rede Court 
Road (Secondary & Further Education). The primary site is also home to our brand 
new school farm!

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.

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 check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other 
vetting checks. 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.
View our recruitment video at…
http://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/1308/working-at-abbey-court-school