Teaching Assistant - Intimate Care

Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3FE

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.50 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year contract
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,023.98 to £32,596.75

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting every child’s learning and committed to helping create an inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive? As part of our friendly and supportive team at Newlands Primary Academy, within the University of Chichester Academy Trust, you will play a key role in supporting two pupils with EHCPs, one of whom has complex medical needs, while also contributing to wider classroom provision as required.

At Newlands Primary Academy, we recognise that our children’s success is built on the dedication and expertise of our staff. We are committed to offering meaningful professional development, and this role includes the successful completion of a training programme to enable you to support the needs of a pupil with a tracheostomy, along with ongoing guidance to ensure confidence and competency in managing the medical needs of a child (tracheotomy care and tube feeding).

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with complex medical needs.
• Possess an understanding of medical procedures for children with additional needs and be willing to undertake both theoretical and practical training. Please note: some of this training will take place in August, with time off in lieu provided in July.
• Be enthusiastic, dynamic, and preferably experienced in working with children with additional medical needs.
• Ideally have experience using Makaton or other communication systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to form positive, supportive relationships with individuals or groups across a range of settings to help pupils make progress.
• Have a flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Be committed to developing effective partnerships with children, parents, staff and external professionals, promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.

What the school offers its staff

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term:We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

-Pension Membership:Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff,Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff

-Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes:We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

-Additional Benefits:In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

-Benefits Platform Assistance Programme:Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

-Cycle-to-Work Scheme:Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute,Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

-Eye Care Vouchers:Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

-Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Our newest academies are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, built with the latest knowledge of staff needs.

Please visit the Academies page for further details about individual academies and their specific benefits: University of Chichester Academy Trust

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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JP TA Intimate - Newlands.docx - 76.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newlands Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 315 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newlands Primary Academy website
• Email address: e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newlands-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Newlands Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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