Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Schools

Location: Southampton
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Job Type: Supply | Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Full-Time

Make a Difference Every Day

Teaching Personnel are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools in Southampton and the surrounding areas.

We have a range of flexible and full-time opportunities, making this ideal whether you’re an experienced TA, recent graduate, support worker, or looking to start a career in education.

The Role

You’ll support pupils with a range of SEND needs, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You may support pupils with:

• Autism (ASD) and ADHD

• Learning and complex needs

• SEMH needs

• Communication and interaction difficulties

• Behavioural needs

Responsibilities may include 1:1 and small-group support, classroom assistance, encouraging positive behaviour and building positive relationships with pupils.

What We're Looking For

Experience in education, SEN, care, youth work or support work is desirable but not essential for every opportunity.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and reliable

• Enthusiastic and adaptable

• Confident working with young people

• Passionate about helping children reach their potential

• Keen to develop experience within specialist education

Why Teaching Personnel?

• £14.25-£14.75 per hour for a Teaching Assistant

• Flexible day-to-day and supply work

• Short- and long-term placements

• Full-time opportunities

• Weekly pay

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to a wide range of schools

• Training and professional development

Whether you’re looking for flexibility or your next long-term opportunity, Teaching Personnel can help you find the right role.

Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch!

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.
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