Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – All-Through Special School
Location: Hartley, Sevenoaks District, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Full-Time | September Start
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a real impact in SEND education?
A high-needs, all-through special school in the Hartley area is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), ASD, communication needs, and personal care requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, well-resourced setting that offers excellent support and training for staff committed to inclusive education.

The Role:

• Support children and young people across primary and secondary age ranges
• Assist with daily routines, learning activities, personal care, and mobility needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Use non-verbal communication strategies such as PECS or AAC (training provided if needed)
• Promote a safe, structured and caring environment for learning and development

Requirements:

• Experience in SEND, care, or education settings preferred
• Comfortable with personal care and high-needs support
• Patient, kind-natured and physically fit for a hands-on role
• Driving is highly desirable – the school is in a rural area with limited public transport
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

This school is known for its warm team, fantastic facilities, and holistic approach to supporting every learner.
Interested?

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