SEN Learning Support & Inclusion Practitioner - Term Time

South Avenue Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2435-188S
• Posted:06/06/2026
• Pay:£23,694.02 (£29,492.00 FTE)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:17/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 22nd June 2026

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Salary: £23,694.02 (£29,492.00 FTE)

Hours:35 hours per week term time only

Contract Status: Permanent

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

We are seeking an inspiring and committed SEN Learning Support & Inclusion Practitioner, with a particular interest in supporting those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The inclusion of all children will be at the heart of your work with their individual needs being of utmost importance in your role.

You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child, the barriers they may face and the range of interventions a child may need. You will be directed by the SENDCO to support with the delivery of interventions and assessments of the children.

This role may include some support within classrooms as directed by your line manager.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced at making positive relationships with children
• Has an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Provides a model of excellence in terms of role modelling
• Is a reflective practitioner with a “can do” approach
• Has the ability to support all children to explore and reach their full potential and become well rounded, well balanced and confident people
• Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate, sharing a commitment to support children
• Ideally have some knowledge of the use of nurturing approaches in schools
• Have a calm, patient, empathetic and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning fun
• Have the ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively in order to maximise their time supporting children
• Be flexible and willing to support children in a variety of situations
• Understand the most effective way in which to support learning for a given task
• Understand the needs of pupil/s with whom working
• Be flexible and adaptive to ensure the needs of the children are met at the right time for them
• Be resilient when faced with challenging behaviours
• Have a great sense of humour  

Tours are warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 01795 477750 to arrange.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Information about the school

South Avenue is a very popular two form entry primary school in Sittingbourne and is a member of Fulston Manor Academies Trust. Our school vision is We Discover, We Learn, We Grow. We aim to ensure every child is ready for a lifetime of learning and equipped for the real world. We strive to find those barriers to learning and support the children in a nurturing way.

The latest Ofsted (October 2022) agreed that children are happy to attend our school and staff; have produced an ambitious curriculum and have high expectations for all pupils.

The school ethos of together we discover, we learn, we grow is upheld in lessons and activities across the school. Pupils know the school's values and use them to guide their thinking in class and when at play.'

There is a strong community feel about the school and we pride ourselves on looking not only to deliver a rich and balanced curriculum and providing pupils with the tools to learn; but also having a strong focus on the well-being of each child.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Cadwallader
• Address:South Avenue , Sittingbourne , Kent , ME10 4SU
• Telephone: 01795 477750
• Email: jwilson-wright@southavenue.kent.sch.uk

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• SEN Learning Support & Inclusion Practitioner