Pupil Engagement Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. seeks a Pupil Engagement Support Assistant for a primary school in the Southampton area. Starting in September 2026, the role runs 08:00–15:00 with a view to a permanent contract.

The school is Ofsted Good and located close to central Southampton. The ideal candidate will have UK school-based experience, strong SEND understanding, and excellent classroom and behaviour management. This full-time position offers long-term prospects and engagement with pupils needing connection and

Qualifications

• UK school-based experience mandatory.
• Strong SEND understanding.
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management.
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to pupils struggling to make connections in school.
• Have a positive approach to challenging situations.
• Be a good listener with strong empathy and strong problem‑solving skills.

Skills

UK school-based experience

SEND understanding

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Job description

Supply Desk are seeking a Pupil Engagement Support Assistant for an Ofsted Good rated Primary school in the Southampton area

Starting – September 2026

Pay: £95-£100

Hours: 08:00 - 15:00

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Would you like the opportunity to work with children in Primary school? Do you forge strong relationships with young people and get the best from them? THIS is the job for you.

Job Description:

• Reach out to pupils struggling to make connections in school
• Have a positive approach to challenging situations
• Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
• Be a good listener with strong empathy and strong problem-solving skills
• Pay:Daily Rate (£85-£95)
  • Location: Close to central Southampton
  • Start Date: November 2026
  • Contract Length:Long Term –Potential to become permanent
  • Hours:Full time
  • Support from an Ofsted rated “good” School

Individual Profile:

• UK school-based experience mandatory
• Strong SEND understanding
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual

Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS(formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.