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Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dc6cbb41-0e43-4451-89a4-b5add9e8ac15 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team – Teaching Assistant
Inspire, Support, Make a Difference
Are you passionate about helping young people succeed—especially those who need a little extra support to thrive? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At The Hayling College, a small secondary school with a big vision, we are proud to serve around 545 students aged 11–16. We’re an award-winning, inclusive, and forward-thinking school where every student matters. We are now seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team.
In this rewarding role, you will:
• Support students including those with a range of special educational needs
• Work closely with the SENDCo, class teachers, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support
• Help students access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence
• Provide in-class support, small group interventions, and one-to-one assistance as required
• Build strong, positive relationships that help students feel understood and valued
• Support emotional regulation and communication, using patience and empathy at all times
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an SEN, pastoral, or educational setting
• Understands that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Is calm under pressure, a good listener, and able to build trust with students
• Has a flexible and proactive approach to working with individuals and small groups
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people (training provided)
Why Join The Hayling College?
• A warm, inclusive school community where staff are truly valued
• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD
• A supportive and skilled SEND and pastoral team
• Access to staff well-being initiatives, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and a staff benefits platform
Whether you're looking to start a career in education or bring your experience to a new setting, this is a meaningful opportunity to support the students who need you most.
What the school offers its staff
Professional Development
The Hayling College is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all its staff, including our Teaching Assistants. This role will provide opportunities for the post-holder to engage in relevant training and upskilling, both internally and through external providers. The school encourages a culture of continuous learning and encourages Teaching Assistants to take an active role in their own professional development, aligned with the school's vision of providing an excellent education for all pupils.
In addition to a competitive salary, The Hayling College offers a range of benefits, including healthcare support, a golden ticket, sick pay, a pension, and free membership to our staff benefits scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Join Our Team – Teaching Assistant
Inspire, Support, Make a Difference
Are you passionate about helping young people succeed—especially those who need a little extra support to thrive? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At The Hayling College, a small secondary school with a big vision, we are proud to serve around 545 students aged 11–16. We’re an award-winning, inclusive, and forward-thinking school where every student matters. We are now seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team.
In this rewarding role, you will:
• Support students including those with a range of special educational needs
• Work closely with the SENDCo, class teachers, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support
• Help students access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence
• Provide in-class support, small group interventions, and one-to-one assistance as required
• Build strong, positive relationships that help students feel understood and valued
• Support emotional regulation and communication, using patience and empathy at all times
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an SEN, pastoral, or educational setting
• Understands that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Is calm under pressure, a good listener, and able to build trust with students
• Has a flexible and proactive approach to working with individuals and small groups
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people (training provided)
Why Join The Hayling College?
• A warm, inclusive school community where staff are truly valued
• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD
• A supportive and skilled SEND and pastoral team
• Access to staff well-being initiatives, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and a staff benefits platform
Whether you're looking to start a career in education or bring your experience to a new setting, this is a meaningful opportunity to support the students who need you most.
What the school offers its staff
Professional Development
The Hayling College is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all its staff, including our Teaching Assistants. This role will provide opportunities for the post-holder to engage in relevant training and upskilling, both internally and through external providers. The school encourages a culture of continuous learning and encourages Teaching Assistants to take an active role in their own professional development, aligned with the school's vision of providing an excellent education for all pupils.
In addition to a competitive salary, The Hayling College offers a range of benefits, including healthcare support, a golden ticket, sick pay, a pension, and free membership to our staff benefits scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.