Job Introduction
ROLE: Teaching Assistant
SCHOOL: Shirley Infant School
HOURS: 22.5 hours per week; 8:30am – 1pm Monday – Friday; term time only
SALARY: Grade 6: £27,899 - £30,060 FTE (actual Salary: from £14,583 - £15,713)
CLOSING DATE: 6th May 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: 16th May 2025
START DATE: 1st September 2025
Shirley Infant School is looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work in our happy, vibrant school.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide support for pupils to engage in their learning in one-to-one situations as well as in groups. This role also includes a lunchtime duty to support the emotional and social needs of our children. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning, who is ready to join a team of professionals who believe in shaping young minds and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS:
- An understanding of how children learn and play
- High expectations of what children can achieve and how they should behave
- Commitment to teamwork in a friendly school with a child-centred ethos
- Enthusiasm in an ever-changing school environment
- Resilience and a ‘problem-solver’ attitude
- A patient and caring manner
- The ability to engage and enthuse children
- Ability to follow daily planning and use initiative
- GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in English and Maths, and preferably a Level 2 or higher qualification in Childcare or other relevant area
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Preparation and planning time outside of class once per half term
- Regular professional development TA team meetings
- Opportunities for further training, apprenticeships, and career development
- An individual induction programme supported by a Year Leader
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
Shirley Infant School is a three-form entry school that is part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET), a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast linked to 6 community-based partnerships.
‘All about the Child’
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.
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.
