SEN Associate Teacher

West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediately

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,610.16 per annum (£26,168 full time equivalent)

SEN Associate Teacher job summary

West Hill Primary Academy, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Associate Teacher to join their talented and supportive team in their Specialist Resource Base Provision on a fixed term basis.

If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children, we could be the school for you.

The role is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. The full-time salary is currently paid at £26,168 (September 2026 pay), pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £19,610.16

We are looking for someone who is: 

able to contribute to, and work as part of a team 

ideally has experience working with children with learning difficulties or delivering interventions

passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential 

hold a TA qualification with GCSEs in English & Maths A-C or equivalent

committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour 

excellent communication and personal skills and a flexible attitude.

 Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.

he Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Hill Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 542 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Hill Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-hill-primary-academy

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance (Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary). There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.

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