Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant – Infant School, Southampton, Bursledon
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking a new opportunity for September? Or perhaps you have transferable skills from a childcare or support role and are ready to take the next step in your career within education?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working closely with a warm and welcoming infant school in the Bursledon area, who are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team at the start of the new academic year.

The Role:

This is a full-time, term-time position working within Key Stage 1 and/or Early Years, supporting pupils in class and delivering small group interventions. You will be working closely with the class teacher to support learning, behaviour, and pupil development – helping children to thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant (school-based or similar)

• OR have transferable skills from roles such as nursery assistant, youth worker, SEN support, or pastoral care

• Be confident supporting children aged 4-7 in their learning and development

• Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable to the needs of individual pupils

• Work well as part of a team and have strong communication skills

What We Offer:

• A supportive school environment with a strong sense of community

• Access to free CPD through Teaching Personnel, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management training

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant throughout the placement

• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position

If you're ready to make a real difference in a child’s early education and join a fantastic team this September, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Teaching Personnel’s Hampshire Primary Team for more information.

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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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