Assistant Teacher

Oakfield Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  23 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,865.02 - £11,022.06 Annually (Actual) Grade B - FTE £24,769 to £25,127

Assistant Teacher job summary

Working Hours: 18.75 Hours per week, 08:45 - 12:30, Monday to Friday (hours can be negotiable across the week)

Working Weeks: Term Time only, INSET Days + 1 Week (40 working weeks)

Pay: Grade B - FTE £24,769 - £25,127 Actual £10,865.02 - £11,022.06

Responsible to: Senior Teachers

Starting: November 2025

We passionately believe that all children, whatever their individual circumstances, should feel secure, included, valued and challenged in all aspects of school life by being at the centre of every action and decision we make. We strive to enable our children to leave Oakfield as skilled and well-rounded individuals, successfully prepared to take on the challenge of secondary school and adulthood.

• Do you love working with children and put their well-being before anything else?
• Do you have a positive approach and attitude to supporting others?
• Do you have high expectations of behaviour and achievement?
• Do you have energy, drive and enthusiasm?
• Do you want to be part of something special?

If you answered yes to the above, then we need you!

We are looking to employ a part-time assistant teacher to work alongside our teachers to support the learning of children across the school.

What are we looking for in applicants?

• can work as part of a team
• will bring enthusiasm, positivity, patience and humour as well as an understanding of child development.
• has a good standard of English and Mathematics in order to be able to deal with the demands of the curriculum.
• the ability to foster a classroom environment that embraces diversity and promotes mutual respect among children.
• good communication skills, being able to communicate sensitively and effectively with parents/carers, keeping them apprised of their child’s progress and concerns, as agreed by the class teacher.

Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential as training and development is provided to successful applicants in order to support them and provide the very best for our children.

Responsibilities:

Provide indispensable support to the class teacher, assisting in the delivery of the curriculum and fostering a positive learning environment.

Instil positive values, attitudes, and good behaviour, handling incidents as per the school behaviour policy.

Support the teacher in assessments, documenting observations and tracking pupil progress.

Cover whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers, maintaining continuity of learning.

Assist in the planning and execution of school events and extracurricular activities.

Keep up to date with the curriculum, incorporating new learning strategies and resources.

Execute 1:1 and/or small group interventions, identifying and addressing individual learning needs as required.

Oversee and engage children at lunch, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable mealtime experience.

Adhere to all school policies, including health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection protocols.

In return we will provide you with:

• Opportunities for learning and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Positive work environment
• Tea, coffee, and biscuits
• Access to tech (iPod/laptop)
• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.
• Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchen
• On-site, free staff car parking.

Seize this opportunity to genuinely impact the lives of our children. If you're prepared to apply your skills in a nurturing and stimulating environment, we are eager to connect with you. Join our compassionate community and assist us in fostering a love for learning among our children. Shape the future, one child at a time. If you're dedicated to collaborating with the school in the education profession, keen to enhance your own practice, and capable of working effectively in a team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a deeper understanding of our school, its ethos, and values, we invite you to visit our website or Facebook page to get a genuine sense of life with us. Don't hesitate - apply today!

We welcome school tours, to book an appointment please phone the school office on 02380 862530.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service,

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakfield-primary-school-so40-3ln

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