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SENSA (Special Educational Needs Support Assistant)
Hornbeam Primary School
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About this role
We are seeking a motivated and nurturing Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join the team at Hornbeam Primary School. 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. 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. Key Responsibilities: • 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. • Deliver personalised support in line with Provision Maps, Individual plans, EHCPs and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), including assisting pupils with medical needs (e.g. medication, care routines, medical monitoring). Visits are encouraged. Please call for further information or to arrange a visit on 01304 374033. 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.