Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Medway & Swale | £95–£120 Per Day | Primary & Secondary Schools

Teaching Assistant Jobs | Medway | Swale | Gillingham | Chatham | Rochester | Strood | Sittingbourne | Sheerness

Are you looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Medway or Swale?

R&A Education is recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistants to support schools across Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas.

We have opportunities available across Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood, Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Faversham and nearby areas, with flexible daily supply, short-term and long-term positions available.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND TA, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, HLTA, graduate or someone looking to build a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• £95–£120 per day
• Flexible work from 1–5 days per week
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Primary and secondary school placements
• SEND, 1:1 and general classroom support opportunities
• Opportunities across Medway and Swale
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development
• A dedicated local consultant with 16+ years of education recruitment experience
• Access to a growing network of local schools
• Honest, personal support from an independent education recruitment agency
• Opportunities to develop your education experience and career

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience in a school, nursery, SEND or education setting
• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team
• A reliable, professional and adaptable attitude
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND TA, 1:1 TA, HLTA, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Tutor, Nursery Practitioner or Education Support Worker is highly desirable.

We also welcome applications from graduates and candidates looking to start or develop a career within education.

SEND & 1:1 Opportunities

We regularly support schools looking for staff with experience in:

• SEND support
• 1:1 pupil support
• Autism
• ADHD
• Behaviour support
• SEMH
• Speech and language needs
• Learning difficulties
• Challenging behaviour

If you have relevant SEND experience, make sure you highlight this in your application.

Why Work With R&A Education?

We're a local education recruitment agency supporting schools across Medway, Swale and Kent.

We believe finding the right school should be about more than simply filling a vacancy.

We take time to understand your experience, availability, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with opportunities where you can make a genuine difference.

Whether you're looking for one day a week, regular supply work or a longer-term position, we'll work with you to find the right opportunity.

Areas We Cover

Medway: Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood and surrounding areas.

Swale: Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Faversham, Teynham and surrounding areas.

We also support schools across wider Kent where suitable opportunities are available.

Apply Today

If you're searching for a Teaching Assistant job in Medway or Swale, we'd love to hear from you.

You may currently be working as a Teaching Assistant, TA, LSA, SEND TA, 1:1 TA, HLTA, Behaviour Mentor, Tutor, Youth Worker or Education Support Worker — or you may be looking to take your first step into education.

Apply today and speak directly with your local R&A Education consultant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Long-term

Salary: £95.00–£120.00 per day

Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS preferred

Work Location: Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas

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