Job Introduction
Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview date: Monday 29th June 2026
Job Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract/Hours: Fixed term/Permanent
Key Stage: Flexibility to work in either Early Years or KS1
Hours of Work: Full Time/Temporary
Location of Role: Tavistock Infant School
Contact e-mail address: office@tavistock.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
At Tavistock we all ‘achieve happily together’ and are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and reflective Special Needs/Learning Support Assistant who is able to work in either Early Years or KS1.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who both understands the importance of learning through play but can also support groups or individuals in their more formal learning. You would also have the pleasure of supporting children in phonics and other individual interventions to support their progress. No day is ever the same!
We offer:
- Delightful children.
- Dedicated friendly staff who put children at the centre of everything they do.
- An opportunity for CPD including safeguarding.
Key SEND responsibilities:
- Support a child with medical needs.
- Support key safeguarding procedures.
In addition:
- Work in partnership with the class teacher to support children’s learning and development.
- Work 1-2-1 with children or small groups with SEN needs and Looked After children.
- Support individual children and small groups to help them achieve their full potential.
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive classroom environment.
- Contribute to ongoing assessment and feedback on pupil progress.
- Participate in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
- Where needed, supervise children in the dining hall, playground, field or classrooms at lunchtime and lead positive play.
- Administer basic first aid.
Are you:
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ mindset?
- Understand that all children have the capacity to succeed?
- Someone who understands all behaviours are telling us something?
- Have experience of working within a school setting or are willing to learn?
- A team player who can also work using your own initiative?
Application Procedure
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged, to arrange an appointment or to request an application pack please contact 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.
