Job Introduction
Job title: Special Needs Assistant for the SEND Team
Job/person summary
At the heart of our school is a commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. We are looking for an exceptional Special Needs Assistant who shares this vision and is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning. In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming team that works together to make a lasting difference in children's lives.
In this rewarding role, you will provide tailored one-to-one support for children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working closely with our experienced SENDCo and wider SEND Team across the Federation to remove barriers to learning and enable every child to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to enthuse and inspire children
- Able to support, challenge and encourage children to achieve their best
- Able to think creatively and adapt learning for a range of SEND
- Willing to support children’s physical and/or medical needs
- Willing to be flexible to an unstructured timetable
- Patient and calm
- Able to work as a team and work individually
- Able to take the initiative in designing activities
- Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our federated community
- Naturally positive with a great sense of humour!
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:
- Work with a highly talented team where everyone is valued
- Be part of a federation who care passionately about the wellbeing of our children and adults
- Further your personal development and receive high-quality CPD
- Work with children who are enthusiastic learners
- Enjoy fun and laughter
- Make a difference
What our staff say:
‘I know that my wellbeing is always looked after’
‘I have never felt more part of a team as I do at Balksbury’
‘I’m always involved in everything, both inside and outside the classroom. I feel valued and appreciated as part of the Balksbury family’
‘I love helping children to blossom and improve and to achieve their full potential, from Year R to Year 6’
Application Procedure:
We warmly welcome you to look around.
Please contact the school office on 01264 365642 or email: t.woodhams@balksbury-inf.hants.sch.uk to request an application form and arrange your visit.
Closing date: 17th November
Interview date: 23rd November
Job Start Date: 4th January 2027 subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks
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.
