Teaching Assistant
Overview
Situated in the heart of the Redbridge community, we are a one form entry school with a friendly and caring ethos. We are located within easy commuting distance of the M27.
Being a small school, we pride ourselves on really getting to know our children, our families and our community. We take great pride in personalising learning and support for all our children and are really proud of what we're able to achieve through this.
Providing our children with the support and skills to believe in themselves, relate well to others and achieve ambitious personal goals is pivotal to all that we do. We articulate this through our school Star Values of Ambition, Integrity and Well-being
We are looking for the right person to join our friendly and ambitious team.
Personal attributes
Do you have the skills, patience, resilience and commitment to contribute towards children achieving their very best?
Can you be an advocate for every child?
We are looking for the right, experienced person to join our friendly, ambitious team. The successful applicant will play a key role in enhancing the learning and emotional development of our children. This could be supporting the whole class, small groups or one to one support with a child with specific needs. This is subject to change depending on the needs of the school.
The role may include intimate care and therefore applicants must be confident with this aspect of the job.
The applicant must have English and Maths skills equivalent to Grade 4 or above in GCSE and good communication skills.
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description on the school’s website for more details https://www.redbridgeprimary.org.uk/Information/Job-Vacancies/
Salary & Benefits
Grade 6 – scale point depending on experience
Hours: To be agreed at interview – between 15 and 26 hours per week, term time only
Length of Contract: start date – as soon as possible and until 31.8.26
Probation period: 8 weeks
Salary: The Pro-rata salary is dependent on agreed hours and Scale Point (FTE is £29,742 – £32,045).
Location
Redbridge Primary School
Studland Rd
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9BB
Deadline and how to apply
Close On: 12th October 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date: 21st October 2026
Start date: As soon as positive recruitment checks are completed and/or notice period worked.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, after 3pm. Please ring Debbie, Jenny or Shelley in the office on 023 8077 6379 to arrange a time.
All applications must be sent to businessmanager@redbridgeprimary.org.uk. using the application form on the school’s website – https://www.redbridgeprimary.org.uk/Information/Job-Vacancies/
Safeguarding
Our Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Job reference: RPS-0926