Teaching Assistant
The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 8.30am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri, term time only (primary) 8am - 3.05pm, Mon- Fri, term time only (secondary)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796 to £26,244
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in our Primary Phase and Secondary Phase. The role will suit someone who has experience working with children and supporting them to become more independent learners. It would suit someone with a particular interest in working with children who are neurodiverse. We also welcome applications from people who are considering a career in teaching and wish to gain further experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way
- Have a specific interest in supporting children with ADHD, ASC and medical needs
- Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent
- Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil
- Be cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour
- Be able to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure in order to support vulnerable children
- Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills
- Be a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils
- Have a good understanding of child development
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to support children’s behaviour for learning and for their self-regulation
- Have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn
- Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom
- Be keen to participate in professional learning and qualifications
- Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at The Westgate School
- Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
- Ongoing personal development including opportunities for specialist qualifications in SEND
- Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
- Free on-site parking
- Free use of health and fitness facilities
We can offer:
- The chance to be a part of a highly skilled and friendly team and work in all key phases in the All Through School
- The chance to develop your own specialism within the Learning Support Team
- Opportunities to teach small groups of pupils
- Opportunities for training related to special educational needs, including Autism and ABA
- Where there are suitable courses, we are happy to support in Apprenticeship Training
Safeguarding:
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks:
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equal Opportunities:
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/support-vacancies or contact HR on recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk
Previous applicants need not apply.
We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.
We will consider applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close this advert at any time, therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Westgate School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
- Email address
- hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01962 854757
The Westgate School is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities in Hampshire's county capital, Winchester.
"The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are
encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED report, 2022.
At The Westgate School we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. Our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence.
Arranging a visit to The Westgate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk.
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