Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant
Resourced Provision for Children with
Autism
Grade C (£25,186 to £26,244) pro-rota (£19,409 to £20,224)
Monday to Friday 8:45am to 3:45pm (30 minutes lunch)
40 weeks per year
‘Fair Oak Infant School is an inclusive school,’ Ofsted 2025, committed to ensuring every child thrives.
This September, we are opening a brand-new resourced provision for children with autism, and we are looking for a passionate, skilled, and dedicated teaching assistant to join us at this exciting stage. You will work closely with the teacher within our resourced provision and SENCo to build an environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with autism and to contribute to the growth through an innovative and supportive provision. If you have experience of working with children with autism and can demonstrate positive outcomes for learners, we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who:
· is passionate, positive and has a can do attitude
· is a great teaching assistant with initiative, creativity and strong collaborative skills to help our children thrive
· has proven experience supporting children with autistic needs,
· promotes a love of learning and creates excitement about coming to school every day
· works effectively with others, builds strong relationships and brings a good sense of
humour to their work
· contributes actively to the wider life of school and its community
· is committed to inclusion and holds high expectations for all learners
· can demonstrate successful implementation of individual learning plan and
supportive strategies
· can work in partnership with parents and other professionals
· ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
What we offer:
· a unique opportunity to work within a new provision for children with autism
· the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive and inclusive school
· a strong and committed network of colleagues
· ongoing professional development opportunities
We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview before the closing date, so early
applications are encouraged.
Application Information:
We actively encourage visits to the school from interested applicants. One can be made by contacting the school office. If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Ian Peach i.peach@fairoak-inf.hants.sch.uk or call the school office on 023 8069 2207
Safer Recruitment Information:
Fair Oak Infant School and Hampshire County Council 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 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.
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June (noon)
Start date: 1st September 2026, although it is hoped the successful candidate will be able to spend some days during the summer term within school, being involved in the setting up of the provision and supporting the transition for the children.
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.
