Teaching Assistant
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- Southampton
- Full Time
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Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Autism)
Location: Bitterne, Southampton
Start Date: After May Half Term
Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Are you a patient and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a small, welcoming infant school in Bitterne to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to start after May half term. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a child with autism within the classroom, helping them to access learning, manage routines and build confidence throughout the school day.
The school has a warm, inclusive environment and a dedicated team who work closely to provide the best outcomes for every child. For the right person, this role could become a longer-term position within a supportive setting.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting a child on a 1:1 basis within the classroom
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Helping with structured tasks and emotional regulation
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Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to adapt learning activities
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Encouraging independence and celebrating progress
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Supporting social interaction and engagement with peers
You will need:
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Experience working with children with autism or additional needs (school or care settings welcome)
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A nurturing and resilient approach
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine desire to make a positive impact
What Teaching Personnel offers:
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Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
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Access to ongoing training and development
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A dedicated consultant to support you through your placement
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Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression within SEND
If you're looking to take the next step in your support career and want to be part of a school that truly values its staff and pupils, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact the Hampshire Primary Team at Teaching Personnel for more information.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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