Teaching Assistant at Hillbourne Primary School

Role

Hillbourne Primary School is 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.

• Work 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.
• Support the teacher by working with individuals or groups of children to support their learning and development.
• Work with whole classes, smaller groups or with particular pupils who have particular requirements or Statements of Their Special Needs.
• Communicate clearly, calmly and professionally, maintaining composure and sound judgement under pressure.
• Offer a fair and consistent approach to managing behaviour and individual needs in line with school policies and procedures.
• Help, support and motivate the children, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved.
• Contribute to evaluation, review and planning discussions with the teacher, Inclusion Lead and other members of the support team.
• Establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with the child/children, promoting respect, self‑esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos.
• Act as a committed team player, motivated to support children’s independence and engage in ongoing professional development.

• Proven experience working with children, including those with additional or special educational needs.
• Good understanding of safeguarding practices and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children and staff.

• 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 Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential telephone and face‑to‑face counselling for employees and family members.
• Access to financial wellbeing support and mortgage guidance.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the school by emailing teachingas to arrange an informal chat or a tour of the school. Potential candidates may be asked to bring their current school /or photographic  proof when they visit for a tour.

CVs will be accepted only along with a completed application form.

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. All hiring practices comply with legal requirements and are non‑discriminatory.