Offsite Teaching Assistant

West Heath School; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

West Heath School in Sevenoaks seeks an Offsite Teaching Assistant to support students’ social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and academics through a relational, trauma-informed approach.

The role involves transporting students to offsite provisions, requires GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above and a driving licence, and prior Teaching/Support Assistant experience. Term-time, 32.5 hours/week; starts November 2026. Closing date 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above is required.
• Previous experience as Teaching or Support Assistant is required.
• Experience in SEND environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and supporting students to and from offsite provisions.
• Support students' social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and academic development.
• Apply relational and trauma-informed approaches in daily work.

Skills

Driving licence

Teaching/Support experience

SEND experience advantageous

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above

Job description

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

Starting Date: November 2026

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?

Do you want to be part of our SEMH school?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.

If you would like to be part of our journey to support students’ lives, we are looking for an Offsite Teaching Assistant to join our team as part of our provision. You will be working to support students social, emotional, behavioural, mental health and academic development through a relational and traumas informed approach.

As the role requires the post holder to transport and support students to and from offsite provisions, the ideal applicant must hold, a minimum of, GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above, and a driving licence. School vehicles will be available to use for the transport of students. Previous experience working as Teaching or Support Assistant is required. Experience of working in a SEND environment or with SEND students would also be advantageous.

As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)