Sen Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Swale Academies Trust; Swanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentiv

Training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with retailers

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The North School, part of Swale Academies Trust, is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for maternity cover. The role is 32 hours per week, term-time only, working within our SEN Department to support students within the mainstream school.

We offer progression through HLTA qualifications funded by the school after six months and a supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young adults, preferably with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support students within the SEN Department.
• Work with the class teacher to implement school programmes.

Skills

SEN experience

Teamwork

Support to students

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE (£18,431 - £19,204 Pro Rata) SAT B + SEN Allowance (£1,523)
• Term Time
• Start Date: November 2026
• Close Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2026

• The North School

• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B

• £18,431 - £19,204 Pro Rata

• Working within our SEN Department

• 32hrs per week, Term Time Only

• Maternity Cover

• Start Date: ASAP

• Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded support team working within our SEN Department supporting students within the mainstream school. As part of our recruitment package we are happy to support staff who may wish to progress by providing suitable candidates with the opportunity to undertake an HLTA qualification, funded by the school, on completion of six months service.

Applicants must be able to work collaboratively and have some prior experience of working with children or young adults. Experience of working with young people with SEN and/or physical disabilities would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

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?