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SEND Support Officer - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-5434-836S
  • Posted:11/08/2025
  • Pay:£28,641 - £30,201 FTE
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:21/08/2025 at 15:00
  • Interviews:w/c 25th August 2025

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  • Westlands School
  • £28,641 - £30,201 FTE - SAT D
  • 37 hours per week, All Year Round
  • September 2025 Start
  • w/c 25th August 2025

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic SEND Support Officer to join our fantastic SEND department and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring all students with special educational needs receive the necessary support and education to  make excellent progress across the board. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment.

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?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Christina Honess, Headteacher, at Christina.honess@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

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

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

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.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive 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.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:WSSrecruitment
  • Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
  • Telephone: 01795 477475
  • Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.