Job Introduction
Grade: 2 3-5 depending on experience
Actual Salary: £17,615 - £18,174
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 31.40 hours pw (26.40hrs TA & 5hrs Lunchtime)
Start Date: 02.02.2026 (or sooner subject to recruitment checks)
Closing date: 18.12.2025
Interview date: w/c 05.01.2026
Woodlea Primary School
Woodlea is a welcoming primary school of around 200 wonderful children aged 4-11, in an award-winning building surrounded by stunning woodland. We have an exceptionally dedicated teaching and support staff team, who all have the highest expectations and aspirations for our children. We know that children flourish when they are treated with care and respect. The passion, commitment and kindness of our team explains why Woodlea is such a special place.
We pride ourselves in offering a curriculum that inspires and excites our children to have a love of knowledge and learning. Our inclusive school helps all children to believe in themselves and to excel in their own individual way. We appreciate that no two children are the same, and the teaching philosophy here allows pupils to be themselves, whilst enabling them to develop and progress. Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for children and staff is hugely important at Woodlea. It is a key focus in our Personal, Social and Health Education curriculum, and children experiencing emotional challenges can access individualised therapeutic support sessions with our highly experienced Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. We teach our children to celebrate and respect the uniqueness of everyone in our diverse school community. We offer bespoke support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and English as an Additional Language, under the expertise of our SENDCo and EAL lead.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be
- Kind and dedicated, with experience of working with children
- Passionate about children’s learning and will do whatever it takes to ensure children succeed
- Effective and supportive when working in a collaborative team
- Able to engage and support children with different learning and behavioural needs
- Able to form positive relationships with children and their families
- Trained at least to NVQ2 standard
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
- Competent in working with individuals or groups of pupils without direct supervision from the teacher
- Flexible in relation to tasks undertaken and groups/children allocated
- Able to support the teacher to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment
Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school and informally meet with the Headteacher Mrs Abigail Oliver before applying. Please contact Sarah Stanbridge our Admin Officer to arrange an appointment on 01420 476342 or s.stanbridge@woodlea.hants.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you!
The University of Chichester Academy Trust
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Application Process
For any questions about the application process, please get in touch with Jake Whittle, Recruitment Coordinator, at UNICATRecruitment@chi.ac.uk.
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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