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SEN Teaching Assistant

Hilltop Primary School

Rochester

Salary
£26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between £17,683 - £19,709
Applications close
2 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£26,016.00 - £29,071.00Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between £17,683 - £19,709
Location
Rochester
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
2 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£17,683–£19,709 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

Full-time equivalent

£26,016–£29,071 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

As advertised: “£26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between £17,683 - £19,709”

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About the role

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.

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
sen-teaching-assistant-fixed-term-hilltop-primary-school
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
25 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
27 September 2026

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