LSA/ Nursery Practitioner
Job description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Nursery Practitioner – Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
Location: Southampton
Start Date: Immediate or September
Primary schools and early years settings across Southampton are seeking enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Nursery Practitioners to join their teams. We have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available, with immediate and September start dates.
Whether you’re experienced or looking to begin your career in education or early years, this is a rewarding opportunity to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.
About the Role
Depending on your role, you will:
- Provide one-to-one support and work with small groups of children
- Support teachers or nursery staff in delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Assist children with additional needs, including SEN
- Help create a safe, positive, and stimulating environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
- Observe and monitor progress, providing feedback to staff
What We’re Looking For
- A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or Supporting Teaching & Learning (preferred)
- Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
- A patient, caring, and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development
What We Offer
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible working options to suit your schedule
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Support with CV writing and interview preparation
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunities across a wide network of schools and nurseries in Southampton
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to build a career in education or early years, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your role for an immediate or September start.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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