Job Introduction
Lymington Junior School is a thriving, happy school set in the coastal market town of Lymington, bordering the New Forest National Park.
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team, to provide support to our wonderful children who are enthusiastic and joyful, both in their day-to-day conduct and attitude to learning.
You need not to have worked in a school environment previously, but have the ambition to support the children in our school. We provide continuous support and training. Some flexibility may be considered around the working hours of the day. We offer free wraparound provision in our breakfast and afterschool clubs, for children of parents who work at our lovely school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic and proactive with a “can do attitude”
- Be a good team player, with a good sense of humour
- Have a positive and kind approach
- Help the children develop and motivate them to learn
- English and Maths GCSE (Grade C or 4/5)
- Is able to maintain confidentiality at all times and be aware of safeguarding procedures
Hours Monday to Friday (term time only) 8.45am – 3.15pm
Salary £24,976 - £26,244 pro rata (B1-C5 depending upon experience)
Closing date Tuesday 16th June 2026
Interview date Friday 19th June 2026
Contract Fixed term: 1 September 2026 – 21 July 2027
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, should you wish to arrange a visit or have any questions please telephone 01590 674383.
Should you wish to apply, please request an application form and return via email to our School Business Manager, Lynne Solly at l.solly@lymingtonjuniorschool.com
Safer Recruitment
We 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.
