Trauma Informed Support Assistant - Term Time

The Downs CofE Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3163-108S
• Posted:08/12/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:16/01/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 20th January 2026

Advert

The Downs Church of England Primary School is looking to recruit a support assistant with experience of working with children with trauma.

Salary: KBS FTE £25,126 or £13.02 per hour (Actual Salary approx £16,584)

Hours: 28.75 per week, term time only (8.30am to 3.15pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break)

This is a temporary position until 31/08/2026 to be reviewed.

This opportunity will be filled by a cheerful, nurturing person who is self-motivated, able to think outside of the box and is committed to enhancing the lives of others.

The role may be challenging and will require the successful candidate to have good levels of resilience and be able to maintain professional boundaries.

The Trauma Informed Support Assistant will work with one specific child both in and out of the classroom environment. They will work under the direct guidance of our SENCO and at times outside professionals such as The Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) / Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) to ensure the best possible planning and provision is made.

We are a vibrant and thriving Church of England Primary school and part of the DEALT multi academy trust. We can offer an excellent support network with regular opportunities for career development.

Visits to the school are encouraged. For further information or to arrange a visit please call 01304 372486 or email secretary@downs.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.

The Downs 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

About us:

The Downs CEP School is located in Kent in the UK. We have wonderful children and a fantastic team of staff who all work together to try and make learning fun!

We are very lucky to have lots of fantastic facilities for our children, including unique learning opportunities through our ‘enhanced curriculum’.

Children can explore the different areas within the school, harvest crops from the allotment, look after the animals or spend time at the wildlife pond.

We are proud of the wonderful children that attend our school and are passionate about offering them experiences that they will take with them throughout their lives.

Vision Statement:

Jesus said:  “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see.” Matthew’s Gospel 5: 14 – 16

At The Downs Church of England Primary School, we envision a community where every individual is empowered to radiate with God's light. Jesus said ‘you are the light of the world’. We are dedicated to enabling all children to recognize and share the inherent goodness within themselves. Our school, symbolised by the Lighthouse, embodies the beacon of our faith. With unwavering aspirations, a nurturing atmosphere, and bespoke approaches, we embrace the philosophy that Nothing Is Impossible, fostering an environment where all can thrive and flourish.

DEALT

In April 2019, The Downs CEP School became a founding member of the Deal Education Learning Alliance Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT comprised 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.

Members of DEALT:

• Northbourne Church of England Primary School • The Downs Church of England Primary School • Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School • Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School • Sholden Church of England Primary School • Hornbeam Primary School • Sandown School • Worth Primary School

Job Contact Information

• Name:Natalie Luxford
• Address:Owen Square, Deal, Kent, CT14 0LP
• Telephone: 01304 372486
• Email: secretary@downs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Pack