Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location - Fareham

Contract - Part Time and Full Time

Start date - January 2026

We’re seeking a kind, energetic and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive primary school in West End. If you’re passionate about helping children learn, grow and flourish, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience working with children in a primary school or similar educational setting
• A patient, positive and understanding approach to learning and behaviour
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Flexibility to support a variety of learning needs and classroom activities
• Reliability, enthusiasm and a “can-do” attitude
• A relevant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning) is beneficial but not essential

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support, including for pupils with additional or special educational needs
• Assisting the class teacher with engaging, inclusive lesson delivery
• Preparing classroom resources and contributing to a welcoming, stimulating learning environment
• Promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence
• Working closely with staff to ensure a safe, caring and inspiring school experience

Why work with us?

• A rewarding position in a warm and welcoming Southampton primary school
• Competitive rates of pay and access to a full pension scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

• Support from an experienced recruitment team
• Your own dedicated consultant throughout your placement

If you’re compassionate, motivated and ready to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV, including details of your experience and availability. Suitable candidates will be contacted by our Specialist Primary Consultant to discuss the next steps.

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.
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