Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Education

Job Location

Newlands Primary School

Contract Length

Fixed term until 24th July 2026

Work Hours

Part time 30 hours per week, term time

Salary

22,626 - 24,379 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

20/11/2025

Job Reference

16167
and Specification

Teaching Assistant (RBD) 30 hours per week, Term time only (Temporary)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging and inspiring teaching assistant to join our team in the resource base for deaf children at Newlands School. You will be required to support and assist with the development of deaf children within the school. The role will involve a combination of class-based support and withdrawal for specialist interventions under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf.



Experience of working with children with additional needs, preferably children with hearing loss or speech and language difficulties and a knowledge of signing are desirable, but not essential. Candidates must have achieved a pass at GCSE level for English and Maths. There is a possibility of a permanent post for the right candidate.



If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 22,626 - 24,379. The

starting salary is 22,626

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Please note:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact

Sarah Weaver, Teacher in Charge

at

Sarah.m.weaver@southampton.gov.uk

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews are scheduled for 1st December at Newlands Primary School

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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