6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): 8.45-3.20

Contract type

Fixed term - one year

Full-time equivalent salary

24796-25128

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant to join our friendly primary school team, supporting children with SEND including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Down Syndrome.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping pupils feel safe, understood, and supported in their learning and development.

The Role

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, and other professionals to support children with their learning and social needs, both one-to-one and in small groups. Your role will help pupils access the curriculum, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence in a nurturing environment. This would be in our ‘Explorers Classroom’ and also within the mainstream classrooms of the school (initially Key Stage 1).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN in the classroom and around the school
  • Support emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction
  • Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
  • Encourage independence and positive behaviour
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies
  • Observe, record, and report pupil progress as required

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Is patient, calm, and empathetic
  • Has experience working with children with SEN (desirable, but not essential)
  • Understands or is willing to learn about SEN strategies and inclusive practice
  • Can build positive, trusting relationships with children
  • Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

  • A welcoming, supportive school community
  • Training and professional development opportunities in SEN support
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
  • A positive working environment with experienced staff

Experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

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

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About Tower Hill Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
418 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Tower Hill Primary School website
Email address
l.ovenden@towerhill.hants.sch.uk
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Arranging a visit to Tower Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.ovenden@towerhill.hants.sch.uk.

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