Special Needs Assistant

Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LX

56 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday timings: 9:00 – 2:30 (0.5 hour unpaid lunch break) 1 hour lunch time support – Monday to Friday (Grade A)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to work with children who love learning, in a school where they are truly at the heart of everything we do?

Are you looking to join a collaborative, supportive staff team where relationships matter and every child is supported to thrive?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated Special Needs Assistant to join our caring and committed team from September 2026.

This role will involve providing 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) transitioning into Year 3. The child you will be working with is sociable, determined, inquisitive and eager to learn, with strong emerging communication skills and positive relationships with peers. They require support primarily for significant physical and sensory needs, alongside speech, language, social-emotional and self-regulation needs. The child attends a mainstream classroom and thrives when provided with a structured, nurturing and highly individualised approach.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the child to:

• develop expressive and receptive communication skills through modelling, visuals and structured interaction
• engage successfully in classroom learning and play opportunities
• build confidence in social interaction, turn-taking and cooperative play
• develop greater independence in self-care, dressing and daily routines
• access the curriculum through personalised support and adapted resources
• manage transitions and changes to routine through consistent, predictable approaches
• develop emotional regulation strategies and self-awareness
• improve mobility, physical independence and participation through implementation of physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes
• remain safe within the school environment through appropriate supervision and risk awareness.

A key aspect of the role will be implementing agreed strategies from external professionals, maintaining accurate records, monitoring progress and contributing to EHCP reviews and planning meetings. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo, therapists and parents to ensure consistency of support across school and home.

We are looking for someone who:

• is nurturing, patient and kind
• demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence
• enjoys working with children with a range of additional needs
• can build strong, trusting and consistent relationships
• provides calm, structured and responsive support
• is confident following therapeutic programmes and professional advice
• works effectively as part of a team
• has a positive outlook and good sense of humour
• is organised, observant and able to work independently
• has competence in literacy and numeracy
• preferably has experience supporting children with physical disabilities, speech and language needs, attachment needs, sensory processing differences and/or social and emotional needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• providing 1:1 support to enable access to learning and participation across the school day
• supporting progress towards personalised EHCP outcomes
• implementing speech and language, physiotherapy and occupational therapy recommendations
• supporting the child's mobility, including safe use of specialist equipment and supervision during movement around school
• delivering targeted interventions and structured learning and play activities
• supporting social communication and positive peer interactions
• encouraging emotional regulation using agreed strategies and sensory supports
• preparing and organising learning resources, including visual supports and adapted materials
• supporting self-care, dressing, toileting and independence skills as required
• facilitating rest breaks and sensory regulation activities where appropriate
• maintaining clear communication with teachers, SENDCo, parents and external agencies
• monitoring, recording and reporting progress towards outcomes
• ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of the child at all times.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

The team at Charles Kingsley’s are highly skilled, dedicated and lots of fun, so the successful candidate will have plenty of support in a happy environment. You will be part of a school where wellbeing, collaboration and professional development are prioritised.

A structured programme of induction, training and ongoing support will be provided, including opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in SEND practice, communication support, sensory regulation, physical needs and therapeutic approaches.

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.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon receipt of application and may close the vacancy early should a successful appointment be made. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

SNA Person Spec CKS.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

SNA Role Profile.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

About Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hpopplewell@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189 732187
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charles-kingsley-s-church-of-england-primary-school

“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about” Charles Kingsley

Are you enthusiastic about being a part of a school where children are at the heart of what we do?
Are you enthusiastic about a rich and inspiring concept led curriculum?
Are you enthusiastic about being part of a warm and friendly team?

If so, why not help to shape Charles Kingsley’s vision for education by applying for a teaching post at his school. We are a one form entry C of E school situated in the heart of the village of Eversley.

Arranging a visit to Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hpopplewell@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk.

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