Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEMH Support – Southampton

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you seeking a rewarding full-time role where you can make a real difference in a young person’s life?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Southampton who are looking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH on a full-time basis. The role is to begin as soon as possible and will run on a long-term basis, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

About the role:

• Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

• Location: Southampton

• Start date: ASAP

• Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, school hours)

• Contract: Temporary to long-term

• Setting: Mainstream primary school

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience working with children with SEMH or additional needs

• Be calm, patient, and resilient with a nurturing approach

• Be able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Demonstrate a good understanding of behaviour management strategies

• Be confident supporting learning both inside and outside of the classroom

What the school can offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment

• Regular CPD and training opportunities

• A well-resourced and welcoming school community

• Opportunity to make a real impact on a child’s educational journey

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in SEMH support, and you are ready for your next challenge in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel’s Hampshire Primary Team today to discuss the role in more detail.

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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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