Teaching Assistant

Closing Date: Thursday 19^th November 2026 at midday

Interviews:  Thursday 26^th November 2026

Contract/Hours: Permanent/ Term Time only – 32.5 hours a week

Salary: Support Staff 

Salary Details: Support Staff Grade C, pro rata of £26,018 - £27,111 (FTE)

Hart Plain Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team in making a difference to the lives of young people. This position will be working within our small group provision supporting children with additional needs.

Our five core values of courage, happiness, integrity, respect and aspiration lie at the heart of our school community and ensure successes for our pupils.

This post offers an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school, with plenty of professional development opportunities and the chance to work with a committed staff team and wonderful children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to demonstrate a commitment to enabling children to achieve their best
• Is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with children and families
• Has a warm personality and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Has an ability to work independently and with initiative
• Has an ability to keep succinct records of involvement
• Is patient and flexible
• Understands confidentiality
• Enjoys learning
• Is a committed team member, willing to support and learn from colleagues
• Is able to work closely and effectively with the Class Teacher and SENDCo
• Has high expectations and is able to work confidently and effectively with children
• Has an understanding and experience of challenging behaviour and is able to support pupils with emotional needs with a curious not furious approach
• Experience of working in a specialist setting and/or a small group provision

In addition to the above criteria, the following are desirable:

• Has experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Minimum of Grade C at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our website to download an application pack. For further information about this post, please telephone the school office on 023 9226 3200 and speak to the SENDCo, Mrs Amy Greensmith.

 

Safeguarding Statement

Hart Plain Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches, identity checks, and reference checks as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our school. We value the unique contributions that every individual brings and encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.