We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) to join our team, initially until 22nd July 2026 on a fixed-term contract. - The contract will be linked to a child with an EHCP and reviewed annually alongside the child's needs.
Hours: 3 days a week 8:45 -3:15
Pay: PS3.3
The successful applicant will provide 1:1 support for a child working on a bespoke early years curriculum.
We are looking for someone who has experience of:
- working with children or young people with special educational needs
- working within Early Years
- planning and delivering learning activities
- helping children to regulate
- working with young children in a school or early years setting
- managing challenging behaviour
- working as part of a team
- supporting children in small groups or 1to1 both within and outside of the classroom setting
- supervising and supporting children during break and lunchtime
St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery is expanding to a primary school from September 2025 with some new school buildings and facilities.
Our new purpose built learning environment includes:
- A Nurture Farm
- Forest School
- Full Size Football Pitch
- Practical Room for DT and Science
- Spacious School Grounds
Our provision includes:
- Nurture and ELSA provision
- Supportive school community
- Experience rich curriculum
- A community focussed Nursery
- Strong links to local secondary schools and St Paul's Church
We are an aspirational and values led school, we are proud of our most recent Ofsted which noted:
‘Courage, compassion and community’ are the values at the heart of this inclusive school. Everyone at the school wants the very best for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit greatly from the improved school curriculum. They are now achieving well.
The youngest children get off to a flying start. They learn routines quickly and how to manage their emotions effectively. Pupils are happy and feel safe and secure. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils’ physical and mental well-being is a priority. Pupils trust staff to help with any worries or disagreements. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
The school reserves the right to interview and, if appropriate, to appoint a candidate to this role before the closing date and so early application is strongly advised.
St Paul's CofE Infant School, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.