Job description
To work with children who have complex needs to support their communication, learning, social development and sensory needs.
The ideal candidate will:
- develop supportive, caring and secure relationships with children so they thrive and meet their full potential
- develop knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of children and respond to them effectively
- have experience of working with children with additional needs
- be motivated and contribute to the ethos of our friendly school
- be a good team player with good interpersonal skills
- have good numeracy and literacy skills
- be able to work with teachers and work independently to support children
- be prepared to assist with intimate care.
- are pro-active and full of energy!
Further learning or qualifications in Special Educational Needs are a bonus for the role.
As part of the Painters Ash Team, we can offer you:
- a school with happy and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- a team with enthusiasm and desire to meet all children's needs
- the opportunity to develop and grow your career with a range of CPD opportunities
- a supportive and highly experienced and friendly team
- an established well-being programme to help support staff to achieve their best for the children.
Painters Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.
Interviews may be held prior to the closing date for the right candidate
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Painters Ash Primary School
Foundation school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 397
- Avg teacher salary
- £41,678
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
- Academy trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8EL
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- Salary
- £26,168.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 21 October 2026
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
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