SEN Teaching Assistant

Swale Academies Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashford is seeking a dedicated support staff member for their SEN Department. This role involves assisting students in a mainstream environment, with opportunities for professional development through funded qualifications. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and be committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Access to training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with local retailers

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children or young adults.
• Experience with reading interventions or working with young people with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a mainstream school environment.
• Join the support team within the SEN Department.

Skills

Collaboration

Experience with children

Experience with SEN

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Support Staff Vacancy at The North School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, and committed individual to join our highly regarded support team within the SEN Department, supporting students in a mainstream school environment.

As part of our recruitment package, we are pleased to support staff wishing to progress by providing an opportunity to undertake an HLTA qualification, funded by the school, after six months of service.

Applicants should be able to work collaboratively and have some prior experience working with children or young adults. Experience with reading interventions or working with young people with SEN and/or physical disabilities is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Further details about the school can be found on our website: www.thenorthschool.org.uk

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Full details of the post requirements are available in the recruitment pack.

If interested, please contact Debbie Fuller at [e-mail] or call 01233 614600 for an informal discussion.

Applications should be submitted via Kent Teach or sent directly to [e-mail]. CVs are not accepted.

If you encounter any difficulties with the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call 01795 905989 (option 2).

We will retain no application details once the position is filled, in accordance with GDPR.

Interview Dates:

Week commencing 9th June 2025

For more information, visit our Kent Teach advert.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from ROA and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. All candidates will undergo an online check in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines.