SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4 point 6 £17,513.78 estimated actual (£25,888.00 FTE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract Role coming to an end on 24th July 2026.
There are three available openings for this position starting in September 2025.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?
You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.
This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.
We are looking for someone who is:
A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Consistent in a calm and fair approach
Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
A comprehensive induction programme
Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
Cycle to work scheme
TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
Free eye tests
Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
At Portfield, we care about people. Our aim is to help everyone in our school community to be great so that the world can be an even better place.
We 'aim high' in all aspects of life - morally, socially and academically. We have a deep desire to develop people with a strong moral compass because we believe that ‘how’ you achieve something is just as important as ‘what’ you achieve.
We aspire to get the best out of ourselves and others, living by the values of respect, resilience, aspiration and care in order to help our local and wider communities be happy and successful places to live.
To discover what makes Portfield so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01243 783939 or email office@portfield-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
There are three available openings for this position starting in September 2025.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?
You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.
This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.
We are looking for someone who is:
A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Consistent in a calm and fair approach
Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
A comprehensive induction programme
Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
Cycle to work scheme
TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
Free eye tests
Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
At Portfield, we care about people. Our aim is to help everyone in our school community to be great so that the world can be an even better place.
We 'aim high' in all aspects of life - morally, socially and academically. We have a deep desire to develop people with a strong moral compass because we believe that ‘how’ you achieve something is just as important as ‘what’ you achieve.
We aspire to get the best out of ourselves and others, living by the values of respect, resilience, aspiration and care in order to help our local and wider communities be happy and successful places to live.
To discover what makes Portfield so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01243 783939 or email office@portfield-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
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About Disability Confident
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