Job Introduction
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for our Resourced Provision.
Permanent role from 8:50am to 3:20pm all week term time only
Poulner Junior School has a brand new resource provision that will be taking its first 4 pupils in September 2026. The provision will support pupils diagnosed with ASD
The pupils will learn within the Resourced Provision and within our mainstream classes.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who has had experience of working with children who have ASD and SEN. The successful applicant will work alongside the Resourced Provision Lead Teacher and Base Leaders. We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential and make progress in every area of school life.
We are committed to collaborative working to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils. Applicants must have recent and relevant qualifications. The preferred candidate will also have some or all or the following desirable qualities.
Hold NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
Is highly experience in working with children in primary setting.
Has experience of working with a child or children with additional SEMH needs or SEND
We are looking for someone who has:
- A calm, patient and positive approach with the ability to be evaluative and reflective.
- Previous recent experience of working with children with additional needs and knowledge of a range of strategies for managing their behaviour would be an advantage.
- The ability to establish a sympathetic and understanding relationship with an individual child.
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults.
- The ability to follow directed procedures and also be able to work under their own initiative.
- Excellent Maths and English skills
- A well organised and systematic approach, yet is also adaptable and flexible
- Good sense of humour
We can offer:
- The opportunity to grow professionally within a welcoming, positive and supportive team.
- A strong caring ethos.
- School with a clear vision and desire to help every child succeed.
- A curriculum that is tailored to the needs of our children and well supported by heigh quality resources
- Children who are eager to learn, who are proud of their school.
- An amazing school environment
If you are interested in finding out more about us, you are warmly encouraged to contact us. Please call Jayne Evry on 01425 474590 or email j.evry@poulner-jun.hants.sch.uk and we will be more than happy to answer your questions or tell you more about the role and our school.
This pack and an application form is also available on the school website.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
