Southampton City Council
Classroom Play Assistant
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Classroom Play Assistant
Classroom and Play Assistant
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and reliable classroom and play assistant to join our team and work across our 6-school partnership.
Our mission is to provide a rich learning experience to all children, encouraging them to become:
- successful learners
- confident individuals
- responsible citizens
We are looking for a teaching assistant who will:
- inspire our children
- support them in flourishing, achieving, and thriving throughout their time at school
While previous experience is desired, specific training will be provided for this role.
About Our Partnership
We are a 6-school partnership including:
- 3 community schools
- 2 faith schools
- 1 maintained nursery
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One of our schools is a National Support School, while our Executive Headteacher and Executive Board support other schools to excel. Our focus is centred on the child, creating a diverse, enriching environment that strengthens our provision.
Our 5 Southampton-based schools and our 6th school in the New Forest offer:
- A thoughtful, exciting, and rich curriculum
- Immersive learning through key concepts helping children relate to the world
- Highly engaged, well-behaved pupils with a growth mindset in every aspect of learning
Our team is collaborative, proactive, and reflective, unified by our dedication to the learning and welfare of our pupils.
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Safeguarding Responsibilities
Safeguarding is at the heart of our partnership. We are committed to:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
This role involves working with children, requiring mandatory:
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Confidential evaluation of all applications—criminal records may not automatically disqualify candidates
All appointments are made based on the nature of the role and information disclosed, acting in line with safeguarding best practices.
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