SEN Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Could you be the caring, enthusiastic person who helps a child discover what they’re capable of?

At Hilltop Primary School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. We’re looking for a kind, enthusiastic, and dependable SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children and helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy their learning journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Your role will include:

Supporting children during learning activities, playtime and mealtimes

Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for all children

Encouraging positive behaviour, sharing, and good manners

Assisting with setting up and tidying away resources, both indoors and outdoors

Working closely with staff to meet the needs of each child

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a warm, caring nature and enjoys working with young children

Communicates well with both children and adults

Is patient, reliable, and a great team player

Has a level 2 qualification as a Teaching Assistant.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the local government pension scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Hilltop Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Mr David Petty on 01634 710312 or via email dpetty@hilltopprimary.co.uk .

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.