Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay from £96

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Academics is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Southampton. You will support classroom activities, promote students' educational and social growth, and help create a positive learning environment.

The role covers planned PPA, leadership release time, staff training cover, and occasional emergencies. You will work under a qualified teacher, deliver group interventions, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on pupil development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a teaching assistant role or similar educational setting is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 4 HLTA certificate or a Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned PPA cover and leadership release time across the primary school.
• Deliver lessons planned by a qualified teacher and run group interventions to support learning.
• Collaborate with staff and adapt to cover emergencies or absence as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 HLTA certificate

Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Southampton

Academics are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated TA to join our team to support in Primary school settings. This role involves supporting classroom activities, promoting students' educational and social growth, and helping create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role involves working across the whole primary school to provide planned PPA cover, leadership release time, staff training cover, and occasional emergency absence cover. You will teach lessons planned by a qualified teacher and deliver group interventions to support pupils' learning. This is a varied and rewarding role with lots of opportunities to make a difference.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a teaching assistant role or similar educational setting is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 4 HLTA certificate or a Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a team setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay rate from £96
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive school environment focused on staff well-being.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy