Special Educational Needs Support Assistant - Part-time

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3172-74S
• Posted:15/07/2025
• Pay:KS B
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:02/09/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 9th September 2025

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Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA)

 Grade KS B (FTE £25,126) £13.02 per hour

 17.5 hrs per week (mornings only)

 Temporary, 1 year contract, term time

 Start Date: 1^st September 2025

We are seeking a motivated and nurturing Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join the team at DEALT Academy Trust. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with special educational needs and/or medical conditions in a setting committed to high-quality inclusive education.

 As part of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT)—a collaborative family of primary schools—you will help deliver targeted support that reflects both the Kent Mainstream Core Standards (KMCS) and DEALT’s vision of excellence, opportunity, and care for all pupils.

 Key Responsibilities:

• You will play an essential role in helping your school meet the expectations of the Kent Mainstream Core Standards and the schools individual SEND offer, ensuring:

• Wellbeing and participation are central to the pupil experience.
• Barriers to learning are identified and effectively addressed

• Provide individual support as and when required and small group classroom support to children with a range of SEND, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory processing issues, and social-emotional needs.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Should you have any further queries or to arrange a visit please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 01304 611376 or email secretary@northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk

The successful candidate(s) will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the Kent Teach application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Northbourne CEP School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, two references and proof of qualifications.

Information about the school

Northbourne CEP School is a rural, five class primary school, located within the beautiful countryside near Northbourne village and a short 5 minute drive from the towns of Deal and Sandwich. We are a happy and vibrant school looking to add to our team.

Our traditional Victorian building has been thoughtfully extended to accommodate a modern Early Years classroom and 4 further mixed-age classrooms. We have extensive grounds which accommodate our large sports field, adventure play area, wild meadow and orchard, spiritual garden, allotments and greenhouses, chicken coop and honey bee hives, plus our established and hugely popular Forest School.

Northbourne is proud to be a Church of England Primary School. We currently have an Outstanding grading for SIAMS which reflects our strong Christian ethos and the links we have with our local churches. Northbourne was graded Good by OFSTED in July 2023.

At Northbourne we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and family. We have close links with St Augustine's Church in Northbourne village and also work closely alongside our local Deal primary schools. Northbourne CEP School is a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools work together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Our personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.

Due to the rural location of the school and the availability of public transport it is an advantage to have your own transport.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenna Berridge
• Address:Coldharbour Lane, Northbourne, Deal, Kent, CT14 0LP
• Telephone: (01304) 611376
• Email: secretary@northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 621938

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Information Pack