Swale Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant (RADAR)
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The Sittingbourne School
£25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B
£21,871 - £22,789 Pro Rata
37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 SDD (39 weeks)
October 2026 start
Interviews: 25th September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic RADAR team. You'll play a vital role in providing tailored support to students, helping them re-engage with learning and build brighter futures. If you're resilient, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you.
RADAR is a joint KS3 and 4 provision between Westlands School and The Sittingbourne School established to help students who are struggling to positively engage with learning in a mainstream environment. Students are placed at RADAR for a fixed period to help them to develop positive learning habits before returning to their home school.
Therefore, applicants will need to show enthusiasm for building positive relationships with students and a resilience to keep going, even when the students may have given up on themselves.
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We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas, and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sarah Scott-Drysdale, Office Manager at sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at or 01795 472449.
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Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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