Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant – Southampton
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: from £13.75 per hour 
Start Date: September 2025
Recruiter: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you want to make a real difference in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Southampton.

About the Role:

We are working closely with a friendly and supportive school that is looking for a teaching assistant to provide classroom support across Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (depending on experience and preference). Your role will involve working alongside the class teacher to support learning, deliver small group interventions, and promote a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with primary-aged children (school-based or in another educational setting)

• A passion for education and child development

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently

✅ What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay through PAYE (no hidden agency fees)

• Access to free CPD training and career development opportunities

• Ongoing support from your personal consultant at Teaching Personnel

• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent roles

• A chance to make a real impact on young learners’ lives

Interested?
To apply email lena.hadjri@teachingpersonnel.com  

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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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