The Role of Additional Education Needs (AEN) Intructor
Work under the direction and supervision of the SLT lead and teaching staff to provide high quality and appropriately targeted support to learners with learning difficulties and or physical disabilities to facilitate their independence, their access to learning and their integration into the school community. To promote the learning, achievement, personal development and well-being of all students. This will include supporting the development and delivery of KS3 literacy and numeracy interventions (this will include Read Write Inc.)
About the Kemnal Academies Trust
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining The Kemnal Academies Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
About The Welling School
Welling School is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Welling community, serving families across the London Borough of Bexley and the surrounding areas. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,000 students, including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by excellent facilities and dedicated colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
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To work in partnership with teachers to develop a personalised learning programme which meets the learners’ needs, interests, capabilities and aspirations and contributes to the school and wider community
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To work in partnership with the Leader(s) of Literacy and Numeracy to support and deliver intervention for literacy and numeracy as required
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To work as part of the SEN/Additional Learner Support Team to provide learning support to young people on mainstream courses. Support may be delivered on a 1:1, small group basis within the classroom, community, or workshop environment under the direction of course teachers
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Adopt an innovative and creative approach to support learners, employ strategies to empower, promote independent learning and encourage aspirational attitudes to learning
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Collect, record, and analyse data related to learners’ progress
- To invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions
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To maintain professional relationships with learners, parents, carers and staff
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Keep records of support provided as directed
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Respond appropriately to requests from learners for support in the learning process to maximise their skills, abilities. potential and independence.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
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Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
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Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
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Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 020 8304 8531 or
[email protected]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
