Position:          SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract:          Fixed Term
Hours/Weeks:  32.5 hours/ 38 weeks , Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Grade:                Kent Scheme A
Salary:              £18,287 (£24,513 FTE)
Start date:        As soon as possible
End date:          31^st August 2026
Closing date:    22^nd February 2026

Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Difference

At Manor Community Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. As our new SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils with additional learning needs build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal best.

You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking school where collaboration, creativity, and pupil wellbeing sit at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where your impact truly matters, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND needs
• Work alongside class teachers to adapt learning and promote engagement
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and communication needs
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and progress reviews
• Promote independence, resilience, and pupil wellbeing
• Build strong relationships with families and external professionals
• Model the school’s values and champion inclusive practice every day

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Warm, patient, and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting children
• Able to use initiative and respond calmly to changing needs
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Committed to inclusive education and celebrating every child’s strengths
• Positive, proactive, and eager to learn
• Reliable, reflective, and ready to contribute to a nurturing school culture.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable, but your attitude, values, and commitment to making a difference matter most.

Why Work With Us?

At Manor Community Primary School, you will benefit from:

• A caring, child-centred community where wellbeing comes first
• Supportive colleagues who value teamwork and shared success
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A leadership team who listens, empowers, and invests in staff
• A vibrant environment where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and futures

Join us and be part of a school where every member of staff can grow, feel valued, and help shape something special.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as any other relevant pre-employment checks.

How to apply

Please apply via MyNewTerm with your application form and a short supporting statement explaining how your skills match this role. (If you would prefer the application form in a different format, please contact the school office.)

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.