Teaching Assistant

Swanmore School; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff fitness suite

Yoga and football

CPD programme TES Develop

Free refreshments and fruit

Employee assistance programme

Free Microsoft Office for home

Job summary

Swanmore School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3:15pm, term-time only (39 weeks).

You will work with pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs, supporting them in and out of the classroom and helping develop literacy resources. Adaptability and a positive approach are essential, with enthusiasm and energy taking priority.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable.
• Ability to raise literacy levels and develop resources is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and energy to join a forward-looking team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt materials and activities.
• Contribute to induction and ongoing training.

Skills

SEN experience

Literacy development

Adaptability

Relationship building

Job description

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3:15pm)

Term Time only (39 weeks).

Required as soon as possible to work as a member of ourdynamic Learning Support Team providing support for pupils in and out of the classroom with a variety of Special Educational Needs. Adaptability is essential as is the ability to relate well to both pupils and teachers. Knowledge and experience of raising literacy levels and developing resources would be an advantage; however, enthusiasm and energy are the priority to join this forward looking team, along with having an SEN specialism.

A desire to make a difference will be equally valued along with life experience and a good sense of humour.

A comprehensive induction programme is in place and training is always on going.

• Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
• Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga and Football
• Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as TES Develop
• Free refreshments and fresh fruit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Microsoft Office for home

Please be advised that occasionally the application form may not download if you are using an iPhone or iPad. If this should happen, please email [e-mail] and we would be happy to send you the forms via email.

We would be very happy to accept applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching in September 2027, or beyond. A Teaching Assistant post is a rewarding profession that gives great insight to school life for prospective teachers. As the lead school for The Rural Schools Alliance Teaching School, we are perfectly placed to provide development opportunities to ensure a successful Teacher Training application.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close an advert early depending on the number of applications received.