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Portage Practitioner North/West Kent

Kent County Council Portage

Ref: 1664

Posted: 02/07/2026 Start Date: 1st of October 2026

Interview Date: 29th of July 2026

Pay: FTE £27,904 KSD

Close Date: 22/07/2026 at 12:00

Job Description

Portage Practitioner – Early Years.

Location: West/North Kent.
Fulltime, 37 hours per week all year round. Applications for 28 hours a week considered for the right candidate.
Start date- Autumn term 2026, date finalised upon appointment.

Are you passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you want a rewarding role that makes a real difference to the lives of children aged 0–4 and their families across Kent?

The Kent Portage Service is a county-wide educational service supporting children with SEND in their homes, community and early years provisions.
We are a diverse and experienced team delivering a blended model of educational support and transition through face-to-face, group and virtual sessions.

Contact Information

Telephone: +443000413718

Email: amanda.wesson@kent.gov.uk

Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/support-for-children-under-5-with-send/portage-supporting-pre-school-children-with-send

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