Staff Vacancies
Special Needs Assistant
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 (noon)
Interview Date(s): 14th January 2026
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract/Hours: One Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary Type: EHCC/Support Staff
Salary Details:
Grade B- Step 1 FTE £24,796, Actual Salary £17,243.52 per annum
Grade C - Step 1 FTE £25,186, Actual Salary £17,514.72 per annum
Grade will depend on experience.
Hours of work: 30 hours per week (to include 5 hours lunch-time supervisory duties) 40 weeks per annum
Role Summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated Special Needs Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team in EYFS. This person will be working in with a child with an Education Health Care Plan but will also support the learning of children within the class.
You will need to be well motivated and enjoy working with primary age children, working alongside the class teacher. Experience of managing challenging children with behaviour difficulties would be an advantage. If you enjoy using your initiative, have good literacy and numeracy skills and preferably have experience of supporting children's development and learning, then please apply.
This post also includes working every day at lunchtimes as a supervisory assistant supporting the children to have a safe, happy lunchtime experience.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Puts the needs of the children first
- Shows love, respect and courage
- Is committed to ensure that every child reaches their highest possible level of achievement
- Has the patience and imagination to help and inspire children with their learning
- Is able to work under the direction of the class teacher and senior supervisory assistant
- Has a relevant NVQ3 qualification or equivalent
In return we can offer:
- A supportive team of colleagues who are friendly and welcoming
- Children who are enthusiastic learners
- Opportunities to develop professionally
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged; to arrange please contact Mrs. Wight to arrange a visit:
- Telephone: 023 8090 0995
- Email: adminoffice@st-james-westend.hants.sch.uk
Please note: We do not accept CVs. Online searches will form part of the pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates
Safer Recruitment
Saint James' Church of England Primary School, West End 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 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.