Teaching Assistants - Secondary Phase

Job Introduction

The Westgate School is a community of learners where

partnerships inspire success for all; learning together achieving excellence

Teaching Assistants

Secondary Phase

Full time & Part time

‘The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community,

where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence.’

(Ofsted, September 2022)

“Outstanding”

(Ofsted, November 2023)

Term time only (39 weeks) 

Monday to Friday  8:00am – 3.05pm

Fixed term contracts linked to funding

To start October 2025

Salary dependant on experience - Grade C (FTE £24,405 - £25,430), Grade B (FTE £22,737 - £23,058) 

Actual annual salary dependent on hours per week (e.g. Grade C 32.5 hours per week - £18,337 - £19,107)

We are seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in our 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.

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

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 the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential 

• 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

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/vacancies or contact HR on recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk 

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.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon Thursday 11th September 2025

Interview Date: In the week commencing 15th September 2025