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Teaching Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Southampton
Date posted : 27/01/26
  1. Flexible Working
£13.75 - 13.75 per hour

Job description

General Supply Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour, paid weekly
Start: Immediate start available

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic General Supply Learning Support Assistants to work across schools in Southampton, supporting pupils with additional needs.

This is a flexible, agency-based role, ideal for individuals available three or more days per week and able to start as soon as possible.


About the Role

  • Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND

  • Working on a general supply basis across primary and secondary settings

  • Providing one-to-one or small group support

  • Helping pupils access learning and develop confidence and independence


Who We’re Looking For

You will be a great fit if you:

  • Are aged 21 or over

  • Have experience working with children with additional needs or a genuine passion for making a difference

  • Are reliable, adaptable, and nurturing

  • Can commit to three or more days per week

Ideal backgrounds include:

  • Care work

  • Nursing or HCA roles

  • Teaching Assistants or LSAs

  • Sports coaches or youth workers

Driving is preferred but not essential, as all schools are accessible via public transport.


What’s on Offer

  • £13.75 per hour

  • Weekly pay

  • Flexible working to suit your availability

  • Opportunities to gain experience across a range of school settings

  • Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced agency team


If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for flexible, rewarding work, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start making a difference.

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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