Early Years Special Needs Assistant (SNA) - Part Time

TN United Kingdom; Farnham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Farnham seeks a part-time Special Needs Assistant to provide essential support for a child with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with children, planning activities, and ensuring a nurturing environment. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive educational setting with a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Experience in Early Years settings.
• Ability to support children in small groups or 1:1.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Help children to regulate and manage challenging behavior.
• Supervise and support children during break and lunchtime.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Planning and delivering learning activities

Managing challenging behavior

Teamwork

Job description

Early Years Special Needs Assistant (SNA) - Part Time, Farnham

Client: St Paul's CofE Infant School, Tongham

Location: Farnham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c1931dba2ae4

Job Views: 4

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) to join our team, initially until 22nd July 2026 on a fixed-term contract. The contract will be linked to a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and reviewed annually based on the child's needs.

Hours: 3 days a week, 8:45 - 3:15

Pay: PS3.3

The successful applicant will provide 1:1 support for a child working on a bespoke early years curriculum.

We are looking for someone who has experience in:

• Working with children or young people with special educational needs
• Working within Early Years
• Planning and delivering learning activities
• Helping children to regulate
• Working with young children in a school or early years setting
• Managing challenging behaviour
• Working as part of a team
• Supporting children in small groups or 1:1 both within and outside of the classroom setting
• Supervising and supporting children during break and lunchtime

St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery is expanding to a primary school from September 2025 with new facilities, including:

• A Nurture Farm
• Forest School
• Full Size Football Pitch
• Practical Room for DT and Science
• Spacious School Grounds

Our provision includes:

• Nurture and ELSA provision
• Supportive school community
• Rich curriculum
• A community-focused Nursery
• Strong links to secondary schools and St Paul's Church

Our school is proud of its recent Ofsted report, highlighting values such as 'Courage, compassion, and community,' and noting the school's success in providing an inclusive environment where pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and feel safe and supported.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint a candidate before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement: St Paul's CofE Infant School, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.