Job Introduction
Crookham C of E (A) Infant School is looking to appoint a confident, flexible and highly motivated Special Needs Support assistant to join our dedicated school team. The role will involve you working with children with complex special educational needs.
The post will be for a fixed term initially until 31st August 2026 however, should the number of EHCP children at our school reduce our staffing requirements may be reviewed.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- have a very good knowledge, understanding and experience of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural needs and autism
- have good communication skills
- be versatile and have good prioritisation and time management skills
- work closely with and be accountable to class teachers
- develop a good relationship with other children in the class
- treat all school matters as confidential
- attend appropriate training sessions
Experience or awareness of ABA Therapy, the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and a relevant NVQ2 is desirable.
We can offer:
- a supportive staff team
- access to appropriate training and guidance
- support from the SENCO and school leadership
- the opportunity to join our happy school
The post is specifically for specialised support for pupils with an EHCP assessment and may end if the number of pupils with EHCP’s in school reduces.
Application Procedure
We reserve the right to interview on application so would highly recommend early applications
Please contact the school office on 01252 615547
or email v.marsland@crookham-inf.hants.sch.uk
for further details and an application pack
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.
