Senior Assistant Teacher

Chiltern Way Academy Austen, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Pay Range 5, Pro rata approximately £22,245- £24,130

Senior Assistant Teacher job summary

An exciting, life‑changing career with fabulous opportunities. Be part of something extraordinary.

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a unique co-educational all through school located in Basingstoke, which provides education and care for young people between the ages of 5 to 16, with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award‑winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state‑of‑the‑art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of ASC and SEMH needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we don’t do ordinary. We are rewriting the future for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) through innovative, transformational education. Our award‑winning Multi Academy Trust provides cutting‑edge, compassionate and personalised learning across our specialist campuses.

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Teacher—a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential. This role plays a vital part in the daily life of our classrooms, ensuring continuity of learning, promoting inclusion and supporting staff and students across the school.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and lead whole classes during short‑term teacher absences

• Support small groups and individual pupils, including those with additional needs

• Deliver engaging lessons within a pre‑prepared framework

• Collaborate with teachers on planning, preparation and resource development

• Promote positive behaviour, independence and inclusion in line with school policies

• Provide constructive feedback to pupils to support progress

• Mentor, guide and support Assistant Teachers, contributing to their professional growth

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a nurturing, forward‑thinking school environment equipped with specialist facilities and designed to support a wide range of learning needs. As a Senior Assistant Teacher, you will join a passionate, highly skilled team dedicated to building confidence, resilience and essential life skills alongside academic success. We believe in developing our staff, valuing your contribution and providing opportunities for professional progression.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about education and ready to be part of something extraordinary, we would love to hear from you. We are also very happy to answer any questions you may have about the role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or to visit us ahead of applying, please contact the email address detailed below.

Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Way Academy Austen

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chiltern Way Academy Austen website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-austen-academy

The Austen Academy is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school for learners from Year 1 to Year 11 whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Communication Needs (SCN) associated with a diagnosis of Autism.

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