Teaching Assistant
The Hayling College, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm), Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 24405
Pay scale
- EHCC Grade C
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant - Inspire. Support. Empower.
Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you have the patience, empathy, and determination to help students overcome challenges and discover their potential?
If that sounds like you, The Hayling College would love to meet you.
About Us
We’re a small secondary school with a big heart and an even bigger vision. With around 545 students aged 11–16, our award-winning and inclusive community is built on the belief that every student matters.
Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team—someone who can make a real difference every single day.
What You’ll Do
In this rewarding role, you’ll:
- Support students—including those with a range of special educational needs—to succeed in class and beyond
- Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and pastoral team to provide tailored support
- Help students access the curriculum while building their confidence and independence
- Offer in-class support, small-group interventions, and one-to-one guidance
- Build trusting relationships that help students feel understood, valued, and safe
- Use patience, empathy, and creativity to support emotional regulation and communication
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have all the answers—but you do need the right mindset. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people (in education, SEN, pastoral, or a similar setting)
- Understands that behaviour is communication and responds with empathy
- Remains calm under pressure and listens without judgment
- Can adapt flexibly to the needs of individuals and groups
- Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people (full training provided)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At The Hayling College, our staff are the heart of what we do. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A warm, inclusive school where teamwork and support are at the core
- Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD
- A skilled and friendly SEND and pastoral team to learn and grow alongside
- Staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working opportunities, a generous pension, and access to a staff benefits platform
Whether you’re taking your first steps into education or bringing your experience to a new setting, this is your chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need it most.
What the school offers its staff
Professional Development
The Hayling College is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all its staff, including our Teaching Assistants. This role will provide opportunities for the post-holder to engage in relevant training and upskilling, both internally and through external providers. The school encourages a culture of continuous learning and encourages Teaching Assistants to take an active role in their own professional development, aligned with the school's vision of providing an excellent education for all pupils.
In addition to a competitive salary, The Hayling College offers a range of benefits, including healthcare support, a golden ticket, sick pay, a pension, and free membership to our staff benefits scheme.
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.
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.
About The Hayling College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 553 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Hayling College website
- Email address
- tasha.breading@hayling.hants.sch.uk
The Hayling College is a coeducational foundation secondary school located on Hayling Island, Hampshire, serving students aged 11 to 16. The current enrolment stands at approximately 540. The college is led by Headteacher Mr. Martyn Reah.
Situated in a supportive local community, The Hayling College maintains strong connections with nearby primary schools, including Mill Rythe Junior School and Mengham Junior School, facilitating smooth transitions for students. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum.
Beyond academics, the college offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips, to support students' personal development. A well-developed careers curriculum provides pupils with valuable work experience and regular interactions with employers and further education institutions, aiming to raise aspirations and prepare students for future opportunities.
The Hayling College is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to The Hayling College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tasha.breading@hayling.hants.sch.uk.
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