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

Company: Sandwich Infant
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Location: Walmer
Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and nurturing Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join our team in September 2026. 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.

This is a temporary, term time only post, to cover maternity, for 28.75 hrs per week until 31st July 2027, or when the maternity returns.

Grade KS B (FTE £26,168 – Actual Salary £16,225)

Key Responsibilities

You will play an essential role in helping your school meet the expectations of the Kent Mainstream Core Standards and the school’s individual SEND offer, ensuring:

  • Wellbeing and participation are central to the pupil experience.
  • Barriers to learning are identified and effectively addressed
  • 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.

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.

The successful candidate(s) will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the Kent Teach application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026