Vacancies

For all positions listed, you will need to complete a Finton House application form (see below) to apply.

Completed applications should be sent FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (HR Officer) on georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full time, permanent)

Salary: dependent on experience

From: September 2026

Deadline for applications: Friday 29th May 9am

We are looking for an SEN TA 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.

Please submit the application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (HR Officer) on georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk

Finton House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Early applications are advised as the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. 

Gap Year Assistant

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Gap Year students (ie. between school and university) who would like to work at Finton House School. We require our Gap Year assistants to work two consecutive terms and preference will be given to those who can work the full academic year.

Deadline for 2026-2027 applications has closed.

Please submit the application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (HR Officer) on georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk

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.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.