Job Description

Organisation

School

Job Location

Springwell School Hinkler Road, Southampton, SO19 6DH

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

30 Hours Per Week

Salary

28,792 - 31,022

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

24/11/2025

Job Reference

16190

Working with young people can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs. It can be hard and resilience must be high, but building these relationships with young people, being their constant and believing in their value can significantly change their future - the rewards will certainly outweigh the challenges!



Springwell School is located on the edge of the city of Southampton in Thornhill. We are a large, designated day special school for children aged from 4 - 11 years with complex learning difficulties including speech and language disorders, autism and challenging behaviours.



The school encourages a supportive and positive learning ethos that enables both staff and pupils to work and learn together to develop their full potential, providing the highest possible standards of education and support to children, families and staff.



We are looking to recruit to a number of full time Special School Assistant roles across all key stages who are committed, motivational and have the enthusiasm to make a difference to our pupils' lives.



In our most recent published Ofsted inspection report (June 2023), we are exceptionally proud to be maintaining our Outstanding rating for the 4th consecutive time with Ofsted commenting, 'Staff are proud to work in the school. One said, 'We're a really strong team'. They feel that leaders are thoughtful about workload and responsive to feedback.'



No two days are ever the same, sometimes they are challenging, but always positive!

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

support and motivate the children and encourage independent learning

to contribute, monitor and record pupils progress

encourage and support good behaviour acting as a positive role model

is able to deal with challenging behaviour and provide welfare support in accordance with school policies

provide welfare support to the children such as basic first aid and attending to personal hygiene needs

to develop knowledge and understanding of specific academic, physical, behavioural and emotional needs of individuals and groups

What will you need?

previous experience of working with children 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 team work

Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding


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



Working pattern - 30 Hours pw



Monday and Friday: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm



Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:55 am - 3:15 pm

Any other information:

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.



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 and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.



If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 26th November 2025, then unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview.



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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