Teaching Assistant (Primary) – St Mark’s Church of England School Full Time NEW

Grade 6 – FTE £28,792 – £31,022, actual £20,067 – £21,621

Term-time only, 30 hours per week 8:30am – 3:00pm

Required ASAP

St Mark’s CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our ethos of nurture and high standards and expectations will be modelled through the school by excellent staff.

We are looking for a dynamic, talented Teaching Assistant to join our Primary Phase.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

To be successful, you will be able to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing with children, staff and parents alike, as well as being well organised and hard-working. In addition, you will be proficient in the use of IT and to understand issues that arise in the use of digital learning within a school environment.

About The Role

The successful candidate will:

• To work with individuals or groups of children, as directed by the class teacher and the SENCo, to support subjects and learning across the whole curriculum (according to the requirements of the school, this may include the supervision of a classroom for periods of time or carrying out interventions with groups of children)
• To work with a named child, as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCo, to support subjects and learning across the whole curriculum when required.
• To establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with the child/ children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;
• To develop knowledge and understanding of specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural needs of individuals and groups of children and respond to them effectively;
• To assist the class teacher and the Director of Pastoral and Inclusion/SENCo with the planning, development and delivery of suitable programmes of work for pupils (i.e. Individual Education Plans), including those with specific learning needs and/or a statement of Special Educational Needs;
• To support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the children in using them;
• To help, support and motivate the children, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved;

The full job description can be found in the Applicant Information pack on the school website.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who has:

• Previous experience of working with/ guiding the learning of children, preferably within a school setting
• Strong administrative skills and experience
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Ability to observe, monitor and analyse learning and learning outcomes in a practical context
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to a range of audiences, including children with specific learning and/or behavioural needs, through good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain children’s interest and motivation for learning and to maintain discipline
• Can work within established procedures, to use own judgement and initiative
• Understanding of key safeguarding issues and procedures

The full person specification can be found in the Applicant Information Pack

Why Join us?

• A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
• A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
• A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
• Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice
• A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact

What We Offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Secure on-site car parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
• Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
• Occupational Health support
• On-site hot and cold food options
• Access to online training and personal development courses
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment
• Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful contribution within a caring and ambitious school community.

How To Apply

Closing date: 11:55pm on Monday 11th May 2026

Applications Can Be Made Directly Via The School Website

Please return completed applications to:

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint to the role before the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement

St Mark’s Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.