Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 79679055-1a24-4e61-9e34-1622b7c4c802 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant - Inspire. Support. Empower.
Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you have the patience, empathy, and determination to help students overcome challenges and discover their potential?
If that sounds like you, The Hayling College would love to meet you.
About Us
We’re a small secondary school with a big heart and an even bigger vision. With around 545 students aged 11–16, our award-winning and inclusive community is built on the belief that every student matters.
Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team—someone who can make a real difference every single day.
What You’ll Do
In this rewarding role, you’ll:
• Support students—including those with a range of special educational needs—to succeed in class and beyond
• Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and pastoral team to provide tailored support
• Help students access the curriculum while building their confidence and independence
• Offer in-class support, small-group interventions, and one-to-one guidance
• Build trusting relationships that help students feel understood, valued, and safe
• Use patience, empathy, and creativity to support emotional regulation and communication
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have all the answers—but you do need the right mindset. We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with young people (in education, SEN, pastoral, or a similar setting)
• Understands that behaviour is communication and responds with empathy
• Remains calm under pressure and listens without judgment
• Can adapt flexibly to the needs of individuals and groups
• Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people (full training provided)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At The Hayling College, our staff are the heart of what we do. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
• A warm, inclusive school where teamwork and support are at the core
• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD
• A skilled and friendly SEND and pastoral team to learn and grow alongside
• Staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working opportunities, a generous pension, and access to a staff benefits platform
Whether you’re taking your first steps into education or bringing your experience to a new setting, this is your chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need it 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 as a Teaching Assistant - Inspire. Support. Empower.
Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you have the patience, empathy, and determination to help students overcome challenges and discover their potential?
If that sounds like you, The Hayling College would love to meet you.
About Us
We’re a small secondary school with a big heart and an even bigger vision. With around 545 students aged 11–16, our award-winning and inclusive community is built on the belief that every student matters.
Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team—someone who can make a real difference every single day.
What You’ll Do
In this rewarding role, you’ll:
• Support students—including those with a range of special educational needs—to succeed in class and beyond
• Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and pastoral team to provide tailored support
• Help students access the curriculum while building their confidence and independence
• Offer in-class support, small-group interventions, and one-to-one guidance
• Build trusting relationships that help students feel understood, valued, and safe
• Use patience, empathy, and creativity to support emotional regulation and communication
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have all the answers—but you do need the right mindset. We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with young people (in education, SEN, pastoral, or a similar setting)
• Understands that behaviour is communication and responds with empathy
• Remains calm under pressure and listens without judgment
• Can adapt flexibly to the needs of individuals and groups
• Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people (full training provided)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At The Hayling College, our staff are the heart of what we do. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
• A warm, inclusive school where teamwork and support are at the core
• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEN-specific CPD
• A skilled and friendly SEND and pastoral team to learn and grow alongside
• Staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working opportunities, a generous pension, and access to a staff benefits platform
Whether you’re taking your first steps into education or bringing your experience to a new setting, this is your chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need it 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.