18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week term time only Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Between £25,583 and £25,989

Pay scale

NJC Grade 4 points 5 and 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint a conscientious, dedicated SEN Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team.

The role will involve working with SEN pupils requiring extra support and the delivery of their EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) or their Individual Support Plans.

We are looking for a SEN teaching and learning support assistant who:

  • are highly motivated and committed to all learners
  • can demonstrate high expectations of children’s behaviour
  • are flexible and work well in a team
  • are committed to pupil welfare and the need to safeguard children

What the school offers its staff

In return, we are able to offer you:

  • the opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated team
  • a nurturing and supportive environment
  • enthusiastic and motivated children
  • supportive governors and parents
  • opportunities to develop and extend professional development

Visits to our school prior to application are encouraged – please phone the school office to arrange a suitable time.

Southbourne Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to successful DBS, reference and health checks.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Southbourne Junior School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
228 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01243 375878

Arranging a visit to Southbourne Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@southbournejuniors.co.uk.

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