Teaching Assistant

Organisation

• School
• Job Location
• Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road, Southampton, SO14 6RU
• Contract Length
• Fixed Term
• Work Hours
• Part Time - 33.32 hours per week
• Salary
• FTE £29,742 per annum Pro rata £23,023
• Special Requirements
• Enhanced DBS Check Required
• Closing Date
• 01/11/2026
• Job Reference
• 17263
• We are proud to serve a culturally rich and diverse community in which all learners - adults and children, are supported to thrive and achieve.
• We are looking to appoint candidates with successful experience of the following:
• Applicants with experience of working within an EYFS/Nursery or Pre school environment and/or
• Experience of working with children with SEMH needs, within a resource provision or special needs school would be highly advantageous.

To support pupils with high levels of SEND

Supporting pupils at the earliest stages of learning English as a second language or language acquisition

Delivering small group interventions

Working with professionals from agencies beyond the school e.g. Outreach Services

A sound understanding of phonics

• Knowledge of an additional language would be welcomed.
• Please note the essential requirements for this post include:
• NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent
• Previous experience in a Primary educational setting supporting learners in and beyond the classroom
• A high standard of oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to relate well to children, parents and staff

Bevois Town is committed to safeguarding the children at our school. This post is covered by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with young people. If shortlisted for interview, you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind overs) including those which are "spent".

The successful candidate(s) will also be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, before commencing employment and an overseas check if there is any period of time spent living or working outside of the UK.

If you would like to find out more about our school and feel you could contribute to ensuring Bevois Town Primary School continues to improve and make a positive difference to all our learners, please contact Lucy Davis [email protected] or visit our website for an application and information pack. Candidates are welcome to visit the school.

Interview date: 10th November 2026