Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Salary: Includes a £1,000 Welcome Bonus - £500 after one month and £500 after successful completion of final probation.
About the Role
We're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance by taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with students we care for, helping them get the best from their education.
You'll help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with hands-on experience and supervision. Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is rewarding work, with tremendous support offered by our experienced teams.
You'll have previous school experience, be adaptable, and ready to work in various classroom roles, indoors and outside according to individual need. You may run classroom activities, lead outdoor experiences, or supervise pupils as they explore further afield.
Why Work With Us?
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. We offer a range of benefits, including life assurance, pension schemes, and mental health support services. You'll also enjoy access to a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that's right for you.
We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on their lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, subject to social media checks and fully enhanced DBS.