Special Needs Assistant (SNA)

Job Introduction

• Application Closing Date:  21st January 2026- midday 
• Interview Date(s): Week 25th January or sooner- we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application and close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found 
• Job Start Date: February 2026 or ASAP 
• Contract/Hours: Monday- Friday, term time only –8.30-3.20 (31.5 hours per week). Suitable for job share. Initially fixed term until August 2026- with possibility of extension. 
• Salary: Grade B. £12.85 per hour (FTE £24,796). 
• Location of Role: St Francis CE Primary School, Valley Park, Chandlers Ford
• Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@st-francis-pri.hants.sch.uk

 Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant to work with specific children with SEND. 

Special Needs Assistants at St Francis also undertake a mixture of roles, from supporting individuals or small groups to working with the class teacher to support pupils within class.  Responsibilities will also require you to prepare activities and resources in consultation with the class teacher and SENCo, implement advice from external agencies as well as monitor and record progress.

Candidates will be required to have a minimum of English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent. Ideally, experience of working with children would be an advantage. 

This role could be a job share between up to two people. Please make clear in your application if you would like to apply on this basis.

The successful candidate will be:

• a caring and dedicated professional 
• someone who enjoys working with children
• a good team player
• committed to high standards in learning and behaviour
• resourceful and able to show initiative
• highly efficient and organised and able to act on their own initiative as well as take direction from others
• an effective communicator and a good listener
• able to motivate and challenge pupils to achieve their best

If you are: 

• Keen to work in a highly successful school and committed to be part of a very supportive staff team
• Friendly, flexible and eager to develop personally and professionally
• Dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic, with a good understanding of your own work life balance

 Then we can offer:

• Children who are motivated, keen to learn and proud of their school and achievements
• Supportive, friendly and committed colleagues who will welcome you to our team
• Commitment to your professional development and CPD opportunities within the school and local authority 
• A resource rich school and learning environment both inside and out
• Support and encouragement to maintain a healthy work/life balance and good wellbeing
  
  To apply for this role, please download an application form available from our website https://www.stfrancisceprimarysch.co.uk/vacancies/ and return to the school office by emailing adminoffice@st-francis-pri.hants.sch.uk before the application deadline or in hard copy. Please note that the school cannot accept applications submitted on other forms and applications made by CV will be rejected.  St Francis CE Primary and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.