Teaching Assistant
Overview
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: 26.25 hours per week, term time only - 8.20am to 3.00pm x 5 days per week
Length of Contract: 3.9.25 to 31.8.26
Probation period: 8 weeks
Salary: The Pro-rata salary is £17,014 to £18,332 (FTE is £27,899 to £30,060).
(To also include - plus excellent pension and benefits)
Location
Redbridge Primary School
Studland Rd
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9BB
Deadline and how to apply
Close On: Monday 2nd June 2025
Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025
Start date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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: RPS0625