SENSA (Special Educational Needs Support Assistant) - Part-time

The Downs CofE Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3163-109S
• Posted:16/01/2026
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:30/01/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 3rd February 2026

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Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA)

KSB (FTE £25,126) £13.02 per hour

27.5hrs per week, term time only (Actual Salary £15,860)

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.

• Deliver personalised support in line with Provision Maps, Individual plans, EHCPs and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), including assisting pupils with medical needs (e.g. medication, care routines, medical monitoring).

• 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.

The above is a small part of the roles and responsibilities of the post. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Visits are encouraged. Please call for further information or to arrange a visit on 01304 372486.

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.

• Application Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification