Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant - Southampton
Start Date: March 2026
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to support a number of friendly and inclusive primary schools in Hedge End and the surrounding areas. This flexible role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in different school settings, value work–life balance, and are passionate about helping children achieve their best.
About the Role:
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Working alongside class teachers to support learning and daily classroom activities.
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Providing tailored support to individual pupils or small groups.
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Assisting with the delivery of engaging and accessible lessons.
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Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.
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Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence, and overall progress.
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Following school policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with children in a school or educational setting (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2).
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A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant classroom experience (desirable but not essential).
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A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to learning.
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Confidence assisting with classroom management and routines.
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Ability to work effectively one-to-one or with small groups.
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A professional, dependable attitude and a strong commitment to safeguarding.
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily pay rates.
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Flexible work to suit part-time or full-time availability.
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Opportunities to work across a range of schools and year groups.
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Ongoing guidance and support from a friendly, experienced recruitment team.
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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.
Interested in Applying?
If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant seeking flexible work in Hedge End, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and availability, and a Primary Specialist Consultant will contact you 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.
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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