Job Introduction
Part-Time SEND Assistant
Closing date: 12/01/2026 at 12:00
Job Start Date: January 2026
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract, Part-time
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: School Support staff Grade B £24,796 - £25,128 FTE
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 12:00 – 15:15pm
Location of Role: Castle Hill Infant School
Contact e-mail address: admin@castlehill-inf.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
Castle Hill Infant School wishes to appoint a part time SEN Support Assistant. The position is for the equivalent of 16.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract to 31 July 2026 in the first instance. This Learning Support Assistant will be providing support to our children with high SEND needs, as part of a team.
Salary scale B depending on experience
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic, creative, and embrace new ideas
- Have excellent oral and written standard of English
- Energetic, adaptable and full of initiative
- Be able to support with social skills, self-care skills, emotional support and show empathy and understanding
- Be able to form effective working relationships and be a team player
- Experience at leading children in a school setting in a group or individual (Desirable, not essential)
- Be flexible, patient and a good listener
- Willing to undertake training
- Encourage high standards and be a good role model
- Be empathetic to the importance of play in a child's learning and development
- Liaise with parents and outside agencies
The school will offer:
- Support and guidance from experienced school staff and Maple Ridge outreach service
- Opportunity for further training
- A successful and happy school team
- Friendly children and a great environment
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Mrs. Fitzpatrick on 01256 898300. Visit our website at: www.castlehillinfantschool.org.uk to find out more about us. Please use the application form from hampshire.education-jobs.org.uk
Early applications are encouraged. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this date if suitable applications are received.
Safer Recruitment
Castle Hill Infant School and Hampshire County Council 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.
