SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Hampton Lakes Primary School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support pupils at Hampton Lakes Primary School.

Salary: £19,350.00 - £20,960.00 Annually (Actual)

Permanent/Full-time

To Apply please visit https://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

The SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) role involves supporting pupils with high SEND needs; therefore, this role would be suitable for candidates who have previous experience working with children who have complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Down’s Syndrome.

As part of your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant you will be required to carry out 30 minutes of Midday Supervision per day, which is a great way to build positive relationships with all children.

The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the Every Child Matters framework and have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential. Applicants should have some experience working with children and feel comfortable in a school environment, demonstrating the ability to respond sensitively and appropriately to a range of situations.

We are looking for individuals who are confident working with young children, and experience or passion for working in the Early Years would be highly advantageous. Candidates should be able to engage effectively with pupils and promote positive behaviour.

If you are looking for the opportunity to progress professionally, then we can guarantee you a fulfilling and rewarding job working at Hampton Lakes.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and required criteria.

Please note we are unable to accept CV's or online applications. Please see the linked website for full details of how to apply for this position.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 13 November 2025

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide