ALL VACANCIES AT LADY JOANNA THORNHILL (ENDOWED) PRIMARY SCHOOL ARE ADVERTISED ON THE KENT TEACH WEBSITE AND CAN BE FOUND FOLLOWING THE LINK: Kent Teach portal

The school reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met, it is therefore advised that applications are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Lady Joanna Thornhill will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. This information will be kept on file for 6 months, in line with data protection procedures. The panel will ensure we meet our duty under the Equality Act, 2010.

We particularly welcome applications from applicants from ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within our school workforce.

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SEMH Support Assistant (SSA)

Term Time Only (plus Inset Days

32.5 hrs per week

Pay Scale: KSB    £25,126 FTE   £18,712 approx pro rata

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated professional to take on the role of SEMH Support Assistant (SSA), to join our talented and supportive team. You should be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helps them to strive for their best.

We are looking for someone highly skilled to complement our Inclusion Team. Whilst experienced and highly skilled in SEMH, what matters in the mindset. We want someone who has high expectations of all children and views learners as individuals. You will be an adept problem-solver, seeking solutions to overcome challenges.

Your numeracy and literacy skills will be strong enough to improve children's standards. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable. All relevant training will be given to the right candidate.

We will consider part-time applications to form a post share opportunity.

If you are interested in the role, apply on Kent Teach, outlining how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the person specification.

Closing date: 5th December 2025

Interview:– tbc

This is a rolling advertisement and the School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met.

We do not use Agencies for our recruitment process and respectfully ask not to be contacted.

Please note that if candidates have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, they should assume they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

We would ask Recruitment Agencies not to contact us regarding any vacancies