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Teaching Assistant

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2JE

This job expired on 6 June 2026 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 June 2026 at 2:42pm
Date listed
6 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £22,759 - £24,920
Actual salary: Pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our Early Years Team, initially working in Reception. You will join a fantastic staff team who support each other to provide the best education for the children in our care.

The right candidate will:

Have previous experience of working with/ guiding the learning of children, preferably within a school setting and with experience of nursery or reception.
Be able to take a lead role in learning activities as set and supported by the teacher
Be comfortable working with individuals and groups of children
Be able to be adaptable and creative

What the school offers its staff

A warm and caring working environment with supportive colleagues and an emphasis on wellbeing
Opportunities for further study and qualifications to develop your career
A school which is focused on the needs and interests of the children we serve

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.

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