SEN Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Swale Academies Trust; Regno Unito; Remoto; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentve

Access to training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with retailers, cinemas and餐

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

The North School, part of Swale Academies Trust, invites applications for a SEN Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover). You will join the SEN Department, working 32 hours per week during term time, with a start date in November 2026. Interviews in w/c 9 November 2026. Training available, including a funded HLTA qualification after six months.

We value flexible working and foster an inclusive environment. This role offers development opportunities and a supportive team committed to safeguarding.

Competenze

• Experience of working with children or young adults.
• Experience of working with students with SEN and/or physical disabilities is advantageous.
• Full training will be provided.

Mansioni

• Support students within the SEN Department in a mainstream school.
• Assist with inclusive practice and classroom tasks to help students access learning.

Conoscenze

Collaborative work

Experience with children

Experience with SEN

Formazione

HLTA qualification (funded after 6 months)

Descrizione del lavoro

SEN Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

• Term Time
• Start Date: November 2026

The North School

Working within our SEN Department

32hrs per week, Term Time Only

Maternity Cover

Start Date: ASAP

Interviews: w/c 9 th 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.

• 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?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Debbie Fuller, Administration Officer for Recruitment and Trips and Visits, at [e-mail] or 01233 614600.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [e-mail] .

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.