Job Introduction
Hambledon Primary School
Special Needs Assistant: 22.5 hours a week (5 days from 8:30am-1:00pm)
Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026
Interview date: Monday 13th July 2026
Job Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract/Hours: 22.5 hours a week (8.30- 1:00 5 days a week) Temporary until July 23rd, 2026
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: B Grade FTE £ 24,796- £25,128
Hours of work: 22.5 hours a week
Location of Work: Hambledon Primary School
Contact email address: adminoffice@hambledon.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring teaching assistant to join our established team to work with a specific child. The successful post holder will work within the classroom, offering a varied programme of support. Previous experience of working with children diagnosed with autism and/ or who are non- verbal is desirable however training can be made available if required.
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the child within the classroom environment and, when appropriate, groups of children to support their learning and development
- Work with a specific pupil outside of the classroom when required
- Be committed to enabling children to make progress
- Be patient, calm and caring
- Be flexible, proactive and resourceful
- Understand the importance of play in a child’s learning and development
- Work as part of a team
- Contribute to evaluation, review and planning discussions with the teacher, SENCO and other members of the support team
- Prepare and organise resources
- Be willing to undertake training to gain further skills
- Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding practices and confidentiality
Hambledon Primary School, located between Petersfield and Horndean, is an exciting place to learn. Our staff are highly committed and enjoy a friendly and fun learning environment. Our school benefits from fantastic children, a warm and happy staff team and supportive governors. It is held in high esteem by parents and the local community.
We offer very good staff development, excellent resources and a friendly working environment. Teaching standards are high and we are always seeking to improve children’s learning. We believe in educating the whole child and seek to maintain a balance between high standards and meeting individual needs.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. The Headteacher would be delighted to show you round our lovely village school.
Please request an application pack or arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 023 9263 2440 or email adminoffice@hambledon.hants.sch.uk
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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.
