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Luminous Oak is a brand-new special free school dedicated to transforming the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Personal attributes
Luminous Oak Academy opened in September 2026 with 40 pupils in Years 5 to 8, Luminous Oak will grow over three years to be a state-of-the-art, 125-place academy for pupils in Years 4 to 11, based in the heart of the Boorley Gardens development in Eastleigh.
Named by pupils within our Trust, Luminous Oak represents strength, growth, and resilience, reflecting our commitment to empowering children and young people to thrive.
The school’s cutting-edge facilities will include:
- 15 classrooms and specialist practical learning spaces
- Therapy and intervention areas tailored to SEMH support
- A fitness suite to promote well-being and self-regulation
- Extensive outdoor spaces, including sensory courtyard and a multi-use games area
We are looking for teaching assistants who have high expectations and lots of energy! You need to enjoy working with children with special educational needs, be resilient and able to positively support our amazing pupils. We offer you the opportunity to bring your enthusiasm and skills to Luminous Oak, to ensure our pupils achieve their very best.
Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:
- Effective Communication
- High Challenge & High Support to Empower
- Respect for All
- Solution-Focused Approaches
We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.
Salary & Benefits
Band 4 + SEN Allowance
Actual Salary £20,137 - £21,152 + SEN Allowance
By joining the Luminous Oak Academy team, we offer you:
- Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relation leadership and HR excellence
- A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
- A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
- Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
- Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
- Increase of paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks
- SEN Allowance, which increases after 3 and 5 years of service
- CPD opportunities to support Career development
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Salary Extras Employee Benefits Platform
The hours for this role are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:30am to 3:30pm, Wednesday 08:30 to 3.30pm and until 4.15pm fortnightly. You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 45.1 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.
Applications are welcomed by those seeking part-time hours.
Location
Solent Academies Trust
Flycatcher Road
Boorley Green
Hamphire
SO32 2FG
Closing date is for applications is Monday 2 nd November 2026, 9am.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 th November 2026
Please note, candidates may be invited to attend a 5-minute pre-interview screening via Teams.
Equal opportunities
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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Solent Academies Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and relational practices. Located in Portsmouth, the Trust offers competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to equity and social inclusion, making it a rewarding place to grow your career while positively impacting the lives of children and young people.
