Teaching Assistant at Southill Primary School Full Time

We are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant and inclusive community at Southill Primary School. We are an inclusive school offering high quality provision in a warm and friendly environment. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to support our hardworking and friendly team in providing exceptional learning experiences and an enriching environment for our students. The successful candidates will have the skills and experience to assist teachers in promoting high standards of achievement and behaviour. We have 2 posts available: Teaching Assistant – 22.5 hours

• This is a term time only, fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension beyond the initial term which starts in September 2026 until July 2027
• The successful applicant will be required to work 22.5 hours per week, 5 days per week (8.45am to 1.15 pm)
• Salary: Grade 3, SCP3
• Be a part of a hardworking and friendly team, committed to making a difference
• Support pupils and teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons

Teaching Assistant – 30 hours

• This is a term time only, fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension beyond the initial term which starts in September 2026 until July 2027
• The successful applicant will be required to work 30 hours per week, 5 days per week (8.45am to 3.15 pm with a 30 minute lunch break)
• Salary: Grade 3, SCP3
• Be a part of a hardworking and friendly team, committed to making a difference
• Support pupils and teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons

Please indicate on your application which post you are applying for. Interviews will be held week commencing 8/6/26. Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and inclusive school community
• Work alongside an exceptional team dedicated to providing exceptional education
• Contribute to meaningful and rewarding work that impacts pupils’ lives

Commitment to Safeguarding: Southill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory employment checks and completion of an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our exceptional team.

Further Information

Southill Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Southill Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

About Us

At Southill Primary, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere where every student is enabled to thrive. Our school is dedicated to fostering exceptional learning experiences and a supportive environment for all. If you would like to visit the school or would like further details about the role, please contact Mrs Sharon Howe by emailing: [email protected]