Job Introduction
Are you keen to have a positive influence on children's lives?
Are you a positive, friendly and professional person, who would like to join our team and make a difference to children's learning?
We are seeking to appoint a special person who is enthusiastic, hardworking, caring and dedicated, to join us to work with children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and with social communication difficulties.
You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful and patient as the role will be varied and demanding but also very rewarding.
Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills, along with a commitment to work as part of a team are essential. Whilst previous experience would be an advantage, we are looking for a person who is able to build good relationships with children. You will be able to positively manage their behaviour and individual needs and help them access learning in a mainstream environment. Full training will be offered as required by the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who:
- relates well to both children and adults and has excellent interpersonal skills
- is caring, calm and patient
- is able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
- enjoys working autonomously and with initiative
- is able to work effectively with children to move their learning forward
- is highly organised and has good time management skills
- is flexible, proactive and resourceful
- has excellent communication skills
- is adaptable
- is able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
- understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
In return we can offer:
- a supportive team of colleagues who are friendly and welcoming
- children who are enthusiastic learners
- opportunities to develop professionally
- a role where every day is different!
Hours are 18.5 per week (9:30am to 12:30pm on five days with 2 afternoons 1:30pm to 3:15pm)
This role is initially fixed term until 31st August 2026 with a potential to be extended beyond that date.
Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026.
For more information and an application pack please email Mrs Debra Selmes on d.selmes@oldbasing.hants.sch.uk or ring on 01256 325704
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.
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