Job Description

Organisation

School

Job Location

Springwell School

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

30 hours a week, 39 weeks a year

Salary

FTE Min 32,061 to Max 36,362

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

04/02/2026

Job Reference

16329

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs?



Supporting children with additional needs is incredibly rewarding - no two days are the same, and the relationships you build can have a lifelong impact. The work can be demanding and requires resilience, but the sense of purpose and the progress you help children achieve far outweigh the challenges.



Springwell School, rated Outstanding in each of our last four Ofsted inspections, sits on the edge of Southampton and is a large, designated day special school for children aged 4-11. Our pupils have a range of complex learning needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties and behaviours that may challenge.



We foster a warm, positive and collaborative learning environment where pupils and staff support one another to thrive both academically and personally. Our commitment is to provide the highest-quality education for our children while offering robust support to their families and the adults who work with them.



We are seeking to appoint a Grade 7 Special School Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role involves supporting teaching and learning across the school and providing tailored support for pupils with a range of academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs--whether working in a class, small groups or one-to-one.



If you're motivated, compassionate and ready to be a consistent and encouraging presence in a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary with regular salary progression Opportunities for CPD Free on-site parking Pension Scheme Support and training Monday - Friday working pattern Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Your contribution

Directed by the teacher, to work individually or with groups of children, to support subjects and learning across the curriculum To contribute, monitor and record pupil's progress Assist the class teacher with planning, development and delivery of suitable programmes of work for pupils Help to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum Can deal with challenging behaviour and provide welfare support in accordance with school policies Take a leading role in planning, delivery and assessment of a weekly activity, agreed by the teacher to include research, collation of resources and implementation Act as a team leader for offsite visits and activities, and as directed by the teacher




Please refer to the for the full responsibilities and knowledge required for this role.

What will you need?

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (4 - 9 or equivalent) Previous experience of working with children with complex needs (within a school setting is desirable) Proven teaching strategies such as PECS Excellent communication skills Ability to liaise with staff at all levels Have enthusiasm, reliability and resilience Strong sense of teamwork Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding




Working pattern - 30 Hours

Monday and Friday: 8.45 am - 3:15 pm


Tuesday - Thursday: 8:55 am - 3:15 pm

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on www.springwellschool.net and return to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to recruitment@springwellschool.net. Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH. We do not accept CV's.

Interview process

If successfully shortlisted, you will complete an observation in class prior to a 2-panel, face to face interview. If you have not heard from us by Friday 6th February 2026 then you have been unsuccessful this time.

Safeguarding

Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.



Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


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