Offsite Teaching Assistant — Trauma-Informed Support & Transport

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

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.