Teaching Assistant

Description:

Oxford Outcomes is seeking dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join the team at Medway Green School in Wouldham, Rochester, a special needs provision offering education to students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SEN requirements. The role involves supporting both educational and developmental needs of students, working closely with class teachers to create a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. You’ll be responsible for helping pupils access the curriculum, build independence, and develop confidence while promoting positive behaviour and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, focusing on inclusion and independence

• Contribute to creating a structured, nurturing learning environment

• Promote students' educational, emotional, and moral development

• Assist in managing classroom resources and materials, ensuring inclusivity for SEMH learners

• Encourage engagement, resilience, and personal growth in students

• Participate in school activities, including offsite educational trips

Candidate Profile:

• Genuine interest in working with students with additional needs

• Proactive, flexible, and patient approach to learning support

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

• Desire to grow professionally and support young people through their challenges

About the School:
Medway Green School supports Key Stage 2–4 students whose complex needs have made mainstream education unsuitable. With a focus on therapy, academic progress, and personal growth, the school provides a nurturing and structured environment, helping students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. It currently supports 67 students and is part of Acorn Education, a division of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education.

Why Join Oxford Outcomes / Acorn Education?

• Certified as a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years (as of 2024)

• Committed to staff well-being, inclusion, and work-life balance

• Offers an optional 4-Day Working Week model (earn 100% pay for 80% hours, subject to successful probation)

• Strong emphasis on safeguarding, training, and professional development

Benefits Include:

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme

• Comprehensive mental and physical health support

• Flexible Benefits Platform – health and insurance options, retail discounts

• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced family growth and parental leave policies

• Paid fertility treatment support