1:1 Sen Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Joy Lane Primary School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-3910-81S
• Posted:24/02/2026
• Pay:KSA, £24,513 + SEN
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:10/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the child’s learning, emotional wellbeing and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual needs
• Support learning activities under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs/EHCP targets)
• Support the child’s social, emotional and behavioural development
• Encourage independence and positive engagement in learning
• Monitor and record progress, feeding back to teachers and SEN staff
• Ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Be patient, nurturing and resilient
• Have experience working with children with SEND 
• Have a good understanding of inclusion and child development
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children and adults
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life

We look foward to receiving your application very soon!

Information about the school

Joy Lane Foundation Primary School includes a PVI Nursery and a Special Resourced Provision (ASD) which is set in beautiful, extensive grounds near to Whitstable beach and town centre. We have just over 700 children attending our Nursery, Oysters SRP and twenty one mainstream school learning environments; the School also benefits from its wonderful swimming pool and Forest School. We are a supportive collaborative team which is committed to promoting a love of learning, for life, for the whole community. Our strong and inclusive ethos begins with the belief that everyone can succeed and combines positive personal values with the highest academic achievement.

We are committed to providing quality professional development for our school team and work closely with Teaching School Alliance and Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust (CACoT), our local collaborative of 15 Schools. Our joint vision is to support the best learning outcomes and education for children.

Joy Lane is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. The successful candidate will be subjected to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please see our website for more information about the school and our achievements.

Joy Lane Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our child protection policy attached to this advert.

Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Joy Lane Foundation Primary School will carry out online and Social Media searches for all shortlisted candidates.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Lynsey Rumbles
• Address:Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT
• Telephone: (01227) 261430
• Email: hr@joylane.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Information pack, JD and Person Specification