Special Needs Assistant
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LXThis job expired on 28 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between: £24,796 - £25,128
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our school team as soon as possible. The role will involve one-to-one support for children who are experiencing separation anxiety, emotional based school avoidance and autism. This is a fixed-term post until 31 August 2026, initially linked to individual pupil needs, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and staffing requirements.
Sharing and implementing agreed strategies and contributing to review meetings will be a key component of the role. The candidate will preferably have experience of managing pupils with additional needs including social, emotional difficulties.
We are looking for someone to work in partnership with the Inclusion Lead and school who:
- is nurturing and kind
- demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence
- enjoys working with children
- is able to work as part of a team
- has a positive outlook on life with a good sense of humour
- is organised and able to work independently
- has competence in Literacy and Numeracy
Your responsibilities as part of your role will include:
- working 1-1 with children who experience anxiety around the start of the school day
- supporting children working towards targets to improve their emotional health
- preparing and organising resources including administrative classroom tasks
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of all our pupils
What the school offers its staff
The team at Charles Kingsley’s are highly skilled, dedicated and lots of fun so the successful candidate/s will have plenty of support in a happy environment.
At Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School, we support the personal and professional development of all staff. A structured programme of induction, training, and ongoing support will be provided.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children’s barred list information, online checks, satisfactory references, and verification of right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a Church of England school, we value and respect people of all backgrounds and beliefs and we seek staff who will support our inclusive ethos.
Should you be interested in applying for this post please email your application to Mrs S Turner: s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 midday
Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 732187
“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 s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk.
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