Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools – Southampton (SO14)

Start your journey in education with Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a real difference in their early education? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Southampton (SO14 and surrounding areas).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to start or continue their career in education, providing classroom support and helping children achieve their full potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children in the classroom with their learning

• Working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help

• Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a safe, engaging environment

About you:

• Experience working with children (schools, clubs, or volunteering are all welcome)

• A patient, caring and supportive attitude

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or already on the Update Service)

Pay and benefits:

• Pay starts from £13.75 per hour

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company fees

• Flexible working hours – full-time and part-time roles available

• Opportunities for professional development and free training

• Dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your role

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or new to education and looking to get started, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join Teaching Personnel and make a real difference in Southampton primary schools.

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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