Job Description

The Jack & Jill Family of Schools have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding group of schools.

The roles will be based at our fantastic Pre-Prep in Hampton, TW12 and will provide 1:1 support to a pupil in Reception with additional needs. You will work alongside the teaching staff and must have the ability to engage the pupil, support her learning and feedback on her progress.

Applicants must have at least two years' experience of providing SEN support. Above all, applicants must be positive and caring with a genuine interest in supporting a pupil with additional needs to foster independence, maintain self-esteem and reach her full potential.

The role will start in September and will be for the 2025/2026 academic year. The role will be circa 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) during term time (33 weeks per annum).

The Jack & Jill Family of Schools is an outstanding Ofsted rated, family-run independent school with thriving Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep facilities in Twickenham, Hampton and Hampton Hill. Above all, applicants should be excited to be part of our 'Family'; we are proud of our reputation and strive to offer a fantastic learning environment and exciting curricula for children up to age 11.

We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete a full DBS check.

The closing date for applications is 3 August 2025.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Please confirm that you are available to work 25 hours per week during term time (Monday to Friday).
Experience:

Special education: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/08/2025
Reference ID: SEN NH Sept 2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025