Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools
Location: Southampton and Surrounding Areas
Company: Teaching Personnel
Salary: from £13.75 per hour 
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)

Exciting Opportunities for Teaching Assistants in Southampton!

Are you passionate about education and eager to support children's learning and development?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Southampton and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re an experienced TA or looking to start your journey in education, we offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom – 1:1, in small groups, or whole class settings

• Assisting the teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons

• Encouraging pupil progress and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically

• Working closely with school staff to support students with a range of needs, including SEN

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (in or out of school settings)

• A positive, proactive, and caring attitude

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE 

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule

• A wide variety of local schools to experience

• Opportunities for training, CPD, and career progression

• A dedicated consultant to support your journey

Start making a difference in local primary schools across Southampton – apply today!
Join Teaching Personnel and be part of a supportive network shaping young futures.

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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