What Jobs are available in Sittingbourne?

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Kent.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

A forward-thinking and supportive law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their established property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a conveyancer who wants to work in a collaborative, well-structured environment with a manageable caseload and genuine flexibility .



The Role You’ll be responsible for managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion. Work will include:

 

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
  
   


• Transfers of equity
  
   


• Re-mortgages
  
   


• New build transactions
  
   


• Shared ownership
  
   

You’ll be supported by a strong administrative team, allowing you to focus on technical quality and client care.



About You We’re looking for a conveyancer with:

• Experience running a full conveyancing caseload independently
  
   


• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from start to finish
  
   


• Great client service skills and a proactive approach
  
   


• You may be a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive , or an experienced fee earner with equivalent experience
  
   

What’s on Offer

• Flexible/Hybrid Working: Mix of home and office working to suit your lifestyle
  
   


• Work-Life Balance: Realistic caseloads and no long hours culture
  
   


• Christmas Leave: Two full weeks paid leave over the festive period
  
   


• Early Finish Fridays: Regular early finishes on Fridays to kick off your weekend
  
   


• Career Progression: Clear path for development into senior roles

Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (Depending On Experience)

Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a small family run fostering agency based in Kent. They provide high quality care and support to children and young people. They pride themselves on fostering a nurturing, supportive environment for both the children in their care and the families who provide the care. Their team is passionate about delivering the best outcomes for all.

The Role

They are looking for a passionate and experienced supervising social worker to join their close-knit team, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares their values and is committed to supporting foster families and ensure that children thrive in their placement. As a supervising social worker, you will be responsible for providing professional support and supervision to a small caseload (No more than 10 families) of foster carers, helping them to deliver the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly home visits to assess and supervise foster carers, ensuring that placements meet the needs of the children and align with the agencies policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance, training, and advice to foster carers, helping them manage challenges and improve the care they provide.
• Monitor and assess the progress of children in their foster placements, ensuring their emotional, educational, and developmental needs are met.
• Complete foster carer reviews and other relevant documentation.
• Work closely with other professionals, including local authorities, social workers, and educational providers to ensure the best outcome to the children in care.
• Participate in on call support as part of a rota.
• Contribute to fostering panel and support the ongoing development of the agencies fostering service.

Skills and Qualifications

They are seeking a qualified social worker preferably with experience of fostering and child protection. You must be a confident communicator with excellent organisation skills and clear understanding of child safeguarding. They are particularly interested in candidate who are passionate about providing the best care and support to foster families.

Essential requirements:

• A degree in social work qualification (CQSW DipSW or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Full UK driving license and access to a car

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Supportive family focused environment
• A manageable caseload ensuring a focus on quality care.
• Pension and Health care package
• 6 weeks annual leave

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Trainee Social Worker

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)

Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? 

As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.  

About the programme 

Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference.  

On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way.  

What to expect as a trainee social worker

Year one:

• Begin study for your postgraduate diploma
• Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators 
• Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £0,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs 

Year two and three:

• Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £ ,000, or more in some London boroughs)
• Keep working towards your master’s degree 
• Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development 

The role:

You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:

• Visiting a child at home or school 
• Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances 
• Working with teachers, health professionals or police 
• Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child 

It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. 

Eligibility requirements:

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) 
• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) 
• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
• Not be a qualified social worker

Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.

Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.