SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Llewellyn School , Birchington

• Ref:KCC886-6143-70S
• Posted:13/01/2026
• Pay:£19,250 - £21,000 depending on experience
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/01/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:23/01/2026

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Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in a child’s life? The Llewellyn School is a small, specialised setting where every child is seen as an individual. We are looking for an exceptional 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team and provide tailored support to a specific pupil with complex needs.

About the Role

Working in a small SEN (Special Educational Needs) school requires a unique blend of energy, empathy, and resilience. In this role, you will be the primary support for one student, helping them navigate their learning journey and overcome barriers to communication and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personalized Support: Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) tailored to the pupil’s specific learning and behavioral needs.

• Engagement: Use creative methods (such as sensory play, visual aids, or PECS) to make the curriculum accessible and fun.

• Wellbeing: Provide emotional and personal care support, ensuring the pupil feels safe and regulated throughout the school day.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Class Teacher, and therapists (Speech & Language, OT) to track progress.

About You

We are looking for someone who "gets" our students. You don't necessarily need a long list of qualifications, but you must have the right heart for the job.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient & Resilient: Able to remain calm and supportive during challenging moments.

• Observant: Quick to pick up on non-verbal cues and "triggers" to provide proactive support.

• A Team Player: Ready to muck in with the wider school community in our small, friendly environment.

• Experienced (Preferred): Previous experience working with SEND (Autism, ADHD, PMLD, or SEMH) is a significant advantage.

Why Choose The Llewellyn School?

Because we are a small school, you aren't just a number here; you are a vital part of our family.

• Small Class Sizes: Enjoy a high staff-to-pupil ratio.

• Supportive Environment: We prioritise staff wellbeing and provide regular debriefs and peer support.

• Specialist Training: Gain hands-on experience and training in specific SEND interventions and safeguarding.

How to Apply

If you have the passion to help a child reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.

• Closing Date: 21st January 2026

• Interviews: 23rd January 2026

Safe Recruitment: The Llewellyn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide a high quality, holistic, therapeutic, effective and meaningful educational experience for all of our pupils. The Llewellyn School aspires to promote a passion for learning, whilst celebrating the successes and achievements of our pupils. Our pupils have a range of SEND such are hearing and visual impairment, communication difficulties, physical disabilities and additional needs such as ASD and ADHD. Our curriculum is child-centred and designed to accommodate individual learning styles within a total communication environment, whilst providing the opportunities for each of our pupils to maximise learning to their full potential.

Our Vision: ‘To provide a safe and inspirational learning environment with high quality specialist support, where young people with disabilities have access to meaningful learning programmes, to achieve their long-term outcomes and to enhance their life and work skills. ‘Our mission is to provide a high quality, inclusive, holistic, and meaningful education.’ We believe every pupil is unique with individual needs and that they all have the capability to learn and progress. Our curriculum is pupil centred, supporting personal pathways that are meaningful, practical and supports long term life outcomes.

Our Aim: We aim to support all our pupils to enjoy learning, to achieve their personal goals and to continue being valued members of a wider community.

Our Performance: We were delighted to receive a rating of ‘Good’ with areas of Outstanding from Ofsted.

Ofsted Report: 'Pupils are proud of their school. Those who met with inspectors were polite, yet mildly mischievous at times, and confident to share their good humour. They told inspectors that there is much they like about the school. One parent said that their child did not really see the point of schools, but that he now comes to this one willingly. A group of older boys talked positively about the chances the school gives them to experience Taekwondo, horse riding and other sporting activities. Pupils shared that they feel safe and free from any form of bullying. They also reflected that, sometimes, some people do not apologise quickly enough when they need to. This is a small school. Leaders and staff know pupils and their families very well. Pupils like this aspect of their school. They respect staff because they feel well cared for. Inspectors found that leaders and staff have appropriately high expectations of what pupils can do and can achieve. As a result, pupils thrive here. They work hard, have fun, and are making good progress in all aspects of their personal, social and academic development.'

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sara Llewellyn
• Address:The Llewellyn School , Park Lane, Quex Park, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BB
• Telephone: 01843 845033
• Email: hrmanager@thellewellyn.school