Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Overview

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Personal attributes

We are seeking to appoint some enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a difference to children’s progress and attainment to join our school. 

These roles will be supporting children in the classroom and will also include some individual pupil support. 

The appointed candidates will have:

• A passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent thinkers.
• The highest expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• The ability to develop outstanding relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

Ideally you will have recent experience of working in a school setting however full training will be given. GCSE Grade C (or grade 4/5) in English and Maths is required and a relevant qualification: NVQ 2 or similar is desirable. 

We offer a supportive, friendly environment and high-quality developmental opportunities in order to further develop your expertise.

We have a full-time position available, fixed term until the 31^st August 2027, to start from September 1st 2026.

The hours of work would be Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm (28.75 hours per week).  The salary will be Grade 6, point 12, FTE £28,792 – the actual salary is £19,231.

Salary & Benefits

The hours of work would be Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm (28.75 hours per week).  The salary will be Grade 6, point 12, FTE £28,792 – the actual salary is £19,231.

Location

Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue
Bitterne
Southampton
SO19 7BX

Supporting documents

• Applicant Information
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form
• Guidelines for completing the application form.

Deadline and how to apply

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 6th July 2026.  Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th July 2026.  Please send completed applications forms to info@bitterneceprimary.net 

Safeguarding

Bitterne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.

Job reference: TA FT