Job Description

Job Introduction
Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding new opportunity? Are you keen to join a happy, caring team who are passionate about helping every child to be the best that they can be?


Alverstoke C of E Junior school is a vibrant, happy school with a passion for inclusion. Our 'Good' Ofsted Inspection (September 2022) reported on our very many strengths, including our high expectations, respectful and hard-working pupils and our commitment to professional development and care for staff. We are an ambitious, highly committed, close knit-team; it is an exciting, warm and supportive place to work.


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team so that we can further enhance our provision for pupils with SEN and those who need additional support. This post is initially offered on a fixed term contract due to future budgetary review, but there may be the possibility to extend.


The role includes one-to-one support for children with an Education, Health Care Plan, classroom support across the curriculum and specific intervention work with individuals and groups of children to support their IEPs.


We are looking for someone who:

Is patient, caring and empathetic Shares a belief that every child can be successful and achieve their potential Is able to work well as part of a team Is able to use their initiative Has a good sense of humour and has a positive outlook Has a flexible approach Is competent in English and Maths (GCSE grade C or above)

Ideally, applicants will:

Have experience of supporting children to manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour Have experience of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs in an educational setting Have experience of delivering interventions to support literacy and numeracy skills

However, we have a very experienced SENCO and fantastic TA team who can provide excellent training for someone with less experience.


The successful candidate will be expected to:

Work with an individual or small group of children under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo Assist in ensuring pupils stay on task and complete learning tasks set by the teacher Provide support to manage children's social and emotional needs in conjunction with the class teacher Provide feedback to the children in conjunction with the class teacher Plan and deliver interventions to support the children in making rapid progress Have a Have a good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality Keep accurate records

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if the successful candidate applies before the closing date.

Application Procedure

If you would like to arrange a call with our SENCO to find out more about the role and our School, or wish to request an information pack, please telephone Kate Webster in the school office on 02392 580450 or email admin@alverstoke-jun.hants.sch.uk. We would be delighted to meet prospective candidates and offer a tour of the school.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.