teaching assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant – Southampton
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Competitive Daily Rate from 13.75 per hour 
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you thrive in a school environment where every day is different? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Southampton to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant for the new academic year.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the classroom, supporting teachers and helping pupils reach their full potential. You will assist with lesson delivery, work with pupils in small groups or 1:1, and provide essential support to those with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting classroom learning under the direction of the class teacher

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need additional support

• Supporting the development of pupils’ social and emotional skills

• Preparing resources and helping with classroom organisation

• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion

About You:

• Previous experience working with children (in schools, childcare, or youth work) is beneficial

• A caring, flexible, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A genuine passion for working with primary-aged children

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

• A personal consultant who understands your career goals

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Access to permanent and long-term roles in supportive schools

• A wide network of partner schools across Southampton

Apply Now:

Ready to make a difference in the classroom? Click Apply Now or send your CV to begin your Teaching Assistant journey with Teaching Personnel.

Teaching Personnel is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide two relevant references.

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.
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