Job Introduction
Closing date: Midday Monday 8th June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Job start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract details: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Salary details: Scale B (FTE £24,796 – £25,128)
Hours of work: 27.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Location of role: Denmead Infant School
Role: Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervisory Responsibilities
Job/person summary:
Denmead Infant School – “Where the Joy of Learning Begins”
Denmead Infant School is a popular village infant school set in a welcoming community environment. Known for being child-centred and family-focused, we pride ourselves on nurturing every child’s academic and social development in a supportive, friendly atmosphere
We are seeking a passionate, experienced and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with teachers to support the academic and social progress of our children, helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. This post is a fixed term post.
Key responsibilities:
- work in partnership with the class teacher to support children’s learning and development
- work 1-2-1 with children or small groups with SEN needs and Looked After children
- support individual children and small groups to help them achieve their full potential
- help maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive classroom environment
- contribute to ongoing assessment and feedback on pupil progress
- participate in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
- where needed, supervise children in the dining hall, playground, field or classrooms at lunchtime and lead positive play
- support children with pastoral care
- administer basic first aid
We offer the opportunity to:
- become part of a supportive, friendly and experienced team dedicated to children’s success
- enjoy the benefits of a village school setting with fabulous grounds
- make a positive difference to children’s lives
- support and engage children who are eager to learn and who are full of potential
We are looking for someone who has:
- has experience of working with young SEND children in an educational setting
- ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support pupils’ academic and social progress
- has enthusiasm for working in a child-centred, community-focused school
- has good communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
- has patience, kindness, and a nurturing approach to supporting children’s needs
- has the ability to contribute positively to a team and the wider school community
- has flexibility, adaptability and a positive, can-do attitude that encourages children
- has commitment to maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour and in helping every child succeed
- is keen to learn and develop their own knowledge and skills to support children’s learning
The successful candidate(s) will have English and Maths qualifications to at least GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, plus experience.
For an application pack, please contact adminoffice@denmead-inf.hants.sch.uk or call the school office on 023 9226 2717. We also warmly invite you to visit our school and meet our team in person. If you’d like to arrange a visit, please contact our school office—we’d love to hear from you!
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.
