Teaching Assistant at Hillbourne Primary School

About the role

Hillbourne Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy and inclusive school community, working within a dedicated team committed to supporting every child to thrive.

• Working within the school as part of a team, under the general direction of the Headteacher or Inclusion Leader, who will be responsible for the overall policy of the educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the school.
• You may be required to work with whole classes, smaller groups or be assigned to work with particular pupils who may have particular requirements or Statements of Their Special Needs.

• Supports the teacher by working with individuals or groups of children to support their learning and development.
• Has proven experience working with children, including those with additional or special educational needs.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding practices and confidentiality.
• Establishes supportive, caring and secure relationships with the child or children, promoting respect, self‑esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos.
• Contributes to evaluation, review and planning discussions with the teacher, Inclusion Lead and other members of the support team.
• Communicates clearly, calmly and professionally, maintaining composure and sound judgement under pressure.
• Offers a fair and consistent approach to managing behaviour and individual needs in line with school policies and procedures.
• Helps, supports and motivates the children, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved.
• Is a committed team player, motivated to support children’s independence and engage in ongoing professional development.

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence.
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation.
• Flexible working approach, where possible.
• Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26).
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings.
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free confidential telephone and face‑to‑face counselling for employees and family members.
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related.
• Eligible for a Blue Light card.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and safeguard our pupils.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.