Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Part Time Teaching Assistant Required

Hours: 26 hours per week between the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm (term-time only) with flexibility to do additional hours if or when required by the school.

Salary: HCC Support Staff Grade B: £24,027 – FTE - equivalent to £12.45 per hour

Starting Date: September 2025

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 (noon)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and understanding Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our strong, highly committed team in Year 2. Previous experience of working with young children is essential. This post will be to support teachers in the delivery of the KS1 curriculum.

The successful applicant will:

Have recent experience of working with young children, in Key Stage 1.
Relevant qualifications NVQ (QCF) Level 2 or above or equivalent.
Good working knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
Committed to supporting and motivating all children to achieve their best.
Have high expectations for both self and pupils.
Have proven literacy and numeracy skills and be computer literate.
Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to use own initiative but also work collaboratively as part of a team.

In return we offer:

A popular, highly regarded school with keen and enthusiastic learners.
The opportunity to work as part of a welcoming, dedicated staff team where staff support each other.
Children who are friendly, keen to learn and well behaved.
The experience of working in a school delivering an outstanding creative curriculum.

The application form and job description information is available to download from the vacancies section on our school website www.orchard-inf.co.uk/vacancies

You can also e-mail Kirsten Duell at: k.duell@orchard-inf.hants.sch.uk or alternatively you can telephone the school on 02380 843705.

Completed application forms can be emailed to

k.duell@orchard-inf.hants.sch.uk or sent by post to Orchard Infant School, Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB.

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.

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