Job Introduction
Special Needs Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Grade C (£24,405 – £25,430 FTE)
Hours: 8:40am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (term time only + INSET days)
Lunch Break: 30 minutes
Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team
Hiltingbury Infant School is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Assistant to support our inclusive and nurturing learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive, forward-thinking team that places children’s wellbeing and progress at the centre of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Works confidently under their own initiative and collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO
- Is enthusiastic and skilled in supporting children both in their learning and play
- Is flexible, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the children
- Maintains a calm, patient and positive approach
- Promotes positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection procedures
- Intervention experience e.g. ELSA, Little Wandle, Precision Teaching desirable but not essential.
About Us
Hiltingbury Infant School is a happy and inclusive school, where children are enthusiastic about their learning and achieve high standards. All of our children are taught within mainstream classrooms, supported by a strong and caring team. The appointed Special Needs Assistant will be joining a committed staff body focused on enabling every child to thrive.
We welcome interest from apprentices!
Interested?
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Phillippa Longman, Headteacher, or Laura Flood, SENCO
Visit: www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk
Email: adminoffice@hiltingbury-inf.hants.sch.uk
Application forms can be downloaded from the school’s website or requested via the school office.
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.
