SEN Teaching Assistant - linked to funding

Sandwich Infant School, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HT

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,497.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Annual Salary: £17183.40

SEN Teaching Assistant - linked to funding job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Sandwich Infant School. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing dedicated, individual support to pupils, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and other professionals to support the learning, wellbeing, and development of individual pupils, including those with additional needs. You will play a key role in helping the pupil access the curriculum, develop independence, and engage positively in school life.

This post is for 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:10pm term time only (38 weeks).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
• Support the pupil’s access to learning and participation in classroom activities
• Implement personalised strategies and interventions to meet the pupil’s individual learning, behavioural, emotional, or medical needs
• Assist with the planning and delivery of adapted learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and school activities
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to assessments and review meetings as required
• Work closely with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to provide consistent support

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs to succeed
• Patient, understanding, and empathetic
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Confident in following individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Observant, proactive, and responsive to a pupil’s needs
• A clear and effective communicator with good interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A positive, inclusive, and well‑resourced learning environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on a child’s education and wellbeing

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Sandwich Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sandwich Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandwich-infant-school

Welcome to Sandwich Infant School which has been serving the town of Sandwich since 1877.

We enjoy close links with the community, the church, local nurseries, Sandwich Junior School, Sandwich Technology School and Sir Roger Manwood's School. We are also a member of the Dover, Deal and Sandwich Partnership offering training opportunities for future teachers.

Generations of families have started their school life here and returned as parents and grandparents. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and the warm and welcoming ethos of our school. All staff in the school are dedicated to providing the best possible education to the children in their care, academically, physically, socially and morally. Our children are often commended on their behaviour in public and caring attitude towards others. We want all the children in our care to flourish and achieve to the best of their abilities. I believe that Sandwich Infant School can provide the best education for your child. If there is anything that you wish to discuss please contact me via the school office.

Sandwich Infant School is proud to be an active member of Aquila. To find out more about the Trust, visit their website www.aquilatrust.co.uk

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