Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a role with two elements. The first is to work 1:1 with a child in Foundation, five afternoons a week (fixed term). You will work with the 1:1 child as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCo. The second is to lead our new After School Club.

• Has previous experience of working with children within a school.
• Is able to adapt to suit the needs of the child and be able to inspire and engage them.
• Is able to support them in their learning and use their initiative to personalise and adapt the learning where necessary.
• Be willing to undertake additional training to meet the needs of the school.
• Is reflective and committed to professional development.
• Is enthusiastic about the education of children, across every area of the curriculum.
• Can build and maintain professional and positive working relationships.
• Ensure a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• Experience of working 1:1 with a child is desirable.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding children.
• Can establish positive expectations of pupils' behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils' personal needs.
• Set up a welcoming and inspiring environment for the children in After School Club
• Supporting the children to prepare light snacks
• Be responsible for keeping a daily register and providing feedback for staff/parents about children's eating habits and experience.
• Regularly utilising appropriate behaviour management skills in line with the school's relevant policies, as well as those skills necessary to promote children's thinking.
• To care for children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.
• Has good interpersonal skills.
• Has discretion and sensitivity.
• Able to work under their own initiative.
• A good team player.
  
  The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people. We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders. Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills. Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school. Henbury View First school is based in the heart of the wonderful village of Corfe Mullen, situated in between the beaches and the New Forest, in the beautiful county of Dorset. The school is well known for having a uniquely inclusive culture and a high-performance track record that is based on child-centred learning. The culture of our school is embodied by highly motivated, talented and kind staff from teachers to support functions which is reflected in the behaviours and engagement of students, parents, neighbours and community. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our Teaching Assistant and After School Club team. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply. 'All about the Child' At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children. 'What about Sam' Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves 'What about Sam?' we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

Fixed Term 1:1 Teaching Assistant and After School Club Leader at Henbury View First School 2026-05-05T15:51:00