Job Introduction
Due to a long standing member of staff retiring, we are looking for a teaching assistant.
Would you like to work in an inclusive, supportive and caring school where staff have consistently high expectations of children’s behaviour and learning?
Waterside Primary School is situated on the edge of the New Forest within the town of Hythe. We are a small one form entry school who pride ourselves in understanding the needs of individual children in our care. Developing professional relationships with our children and their families in order to ensure the child has positive experiences in school in order for them to become the ‘best they can be’ is part of our ethos.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, friendly, caring and inquisitive person to fulfil the role of Teaching Assistant. You will be working closely with the class teacher to provide positive behaviour management, support the children’s social and emotional needs as well as their academic needs.
We wish to appoint someone who:
- Have some professional experience working with children (can include experience whilst completing qualifications).
- Have a good standard of English and mathematics.
- Be able to work well with others and show own initiative.
- Be well organised, a good communicator, great team player and have a good sense of humour.
- Have high expectations of children's progress and attainment, and understand the need to promote independence.
- Have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
- Be able to recognise and build on the strengths of all children whilst nurturing their well-being.
We can offer:
- Motivated, happy pupils who are ready to learn;
- A highly supportive and dedicated team;
- A well-resourced school;
- A SENCo as line manager;
- A ‘buddy’ teaching assistant to support your professional development and induction;
Training in interventions and some external training as required
Interviews will be held Monday 23rd June 2025. Start date: 3rd September 2025.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Visits can be arranged, via the school office on 023 80842143 or adminoffice@waterside.hants.sch.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.
