SEN Teaching Assistant
CANDIDATE INFORMATION

W E L C O M E   F R O M   T H E   H E A D M A S T E R

Finton House School holds a special place in the hearts of all those
who have been here, either as a pupil, a parent or as a member of
staff.  It  is  a  unique  school  combining  a  warm  child-centric
environment with a high focus on wellbeing and values while also
achieving outstanding academic results. This is in the context of a
non-selective  entry,  increasingly  rare  for  Prep  schools  in  the  area,
and a specific objective to include children with special education
needs  who  can  thrive  in  a  mainstream  environment.  Inclusion  is
part  of  the  fabric  of  Finton  House,  together  with  a  focus  on
building an understanding of our roles in the Community around us
and our duty to contribute. All this is down to the culture, care and
commitment of our highly experienced staff who get the best out
of every child from those that need early support in specific areas
to the more able who should be stretched.

Working  here  is  deeply  rewarding  and  often  a  great  deal  of  fun  -
after all, happiness is the key to a successful education. Everyone
works  hard  to  maintain  the  school’s  success  and  outstanding
reputation,  while  in  the  knowledge  that  protection  of  their  own
wellbeing is taken very seriously.

Ben Freeman
Headmaster

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A B O U T   F I N T O N   H O U S E

Finton House is a thriving independent co-educational
prep school for 340 children aged 4-11. Located near
Wandsworth Common in South West London, Finton
House is a non-selective, inclusive school where children
are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. The
school’s commitment to pastoral care is as strong as its
commitment to providing an outstanding education, and
its academic achievements at 11+ speak for themselves:
at Finton House, every child can shine bright.

Finton House was founded in 1987 as a charitable trust
on the principles that there should be no academic
selection for entry into Reception and that all the
children, including those with special educational needs,
should enjoy a completely inclusive, nurturing
environment. These principles underpin the educational
experience at Finton House. The school has a strong
reputation for nurturing mixed ability cohorts of children
to experience the joy of learning and develop their skills,
knowledge and wellbeing. The impact and success of a
Finton education is evident in the number of children
waiting for a place to join in Reception or for an
occasional vacancy in all Year groups, and the
remarkable success of pupils being awarded places and
scholarships into a wide range of selective independent
senior schools.

The school motto “Open Hearts and Guiding Hands”
sums up the warm and caring relationships that the
school promotes in a nurturing learning environment, in
order to provide the most complete education.

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THE ROLE

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Reporting to: Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Salary: Dependent on experience

From: September 2025

We are looking for an assistant who is committed

to making a significant and positive impact on our

children's lives and who is driven to further improve

standards across our school, impacting the success

of our neurodiverse children.

This position will include a variety of different roles,

including supporting specific children during

lunchtime break, 1:1 support in class, small group

support, working alongside the Inclusion Manager

and Class Teachers, therapeutic team and working

with a wide variety of SEND children within a

mainstream school setting.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To apply therapeutic interventions and behavioural strategies within a mainstream context.
To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class
situations, ensuring access to learning.
Creating appropriate resources to support the child
Motivate and encourage children as required by providing levels of individual attention,
reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to needs
Monitor the child’s academic acquisition and responses to the learning activities and, where
appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended
learning outcomes.
When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group
effectiveness and support group and individual performance
Contribute to the continued review of planning, support and monitoring of progress and

Please be aware that duties may vary from time to time without changing their character or
general level of responsibility. Duties may be subject to periodic review by the nominated
representative (in consultation with the postholder) to reflect the changing needs of Finton
House.

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P E R S O N   S P E C I F I C A T I O N

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S A F E G U A R D I N G

Finton House Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including
checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring
Service. Details of all checks are to be found in our
Recruitment, Selection & Disclosures Procedure, which is
available on request.

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B E N E F I T S

Finton House operates a generous pension scheme for all
employees.  Assistants are enrolled into Scottish Widows
with an employer contribution of 7.5%.
All permanent employees benefit from Life Insurance
covering Death in Service to a value of 2x salary.
All permanent employees benefit from Income Protection
insurance should the employee fall ill, providing support
during long term illness.
Permanent employees benefit from a staff discount on
fees for all children attending Finton House of 65% (pro
rata).
Lunch is provided to all employees during term time.
The school participates in both a Cycle & Technology
Scheme allowing employees to benefit from favourable
purchase terms and tax efficiencies.
All employees have access to an industry leading
Employee Assistance Programme offering employees and
their dependents access to wellbeing resources including
counselling and legal advice.
Staff Loans are available for training courses and travel
support.

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