SENSA; Special Educational Support Assistant - Part-time

We are seeking a motivated and nurturing
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with special educational needs and/or medical conditions in a setting committed to high-quality inclusive education.

This is a temporary, term time only post, for 31.25hrs per week until 31st August 2026, to be reviewed.

Grade KS B (FTE £25,126) £13.02 per hour

You will play an essential role in helping your school meet the expectations of the Kent Mainstream Core Standards and the schools individual SEND offer, ensuring:

• Wellbeing and participation are central to the pupil experience.
• Barriers to learning are identified and effectively addressed.
• Provide individual support as and when required and small group classroom support to children with a range of SEND, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory processing issues, and social‑emotional needs.

The above is a small part of the roles and responsibilities of the post. Please see job description and person specification.

As part of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT)—a collaborative family of primary schools—you will help deliver targeted support that reflects both the Kent Mainstream Core Standards (KMCS) and DEALT’s vision of excellence, opportunity, and care for all pupils.

Visits are encouraged. Please call for further information or to arrange a visit on

At Hornbeam Primary we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.