Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Allbrook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools across the Eastleigh area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an active role in supporting their learning and development.

You will provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, and help ensure pupils remain engaged and confident throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Patience, supportive and approachable manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and responsive to different learning needs
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Backgrounds in childcare, youth work, coaching, or education welcomed
• Graduates looking to gain educational experience encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom
• Provide 1:1 support and assist with small-group activities
• Help pupils remain engaged, focused, and motivated during lessons
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom resources, and activities
• Support positive behaviour and encourage productive learning habits
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptable

Team player

Childcare background

Graduate applicants welcome

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Eastleigh

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a motivated and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools across the Eastleigh area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an active role in supporting their learning and development.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, and help ensure pupils remain engaged and confident throughout the school day. Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or through small‑group interventions, depending on the needs of the school.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within education while making a positive impact on pupils' progress and wellbeing.

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom


• Provide 1:1 support and assist with small‑group activities


• Help pupils remain engaged, focused, and motivated during lessons


• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom resources, and activities


• Support positive behaviour and encourage productive learning habits


• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff


• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment


• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistentlyIdeal Candidate:


• Experience working with children or young people


• Patient, supportive, and approachable manner


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff


• Adaptable and responsive to different learning needs


• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team


• Backgrounds in childcare, youth work, coaching, or education welcomed


• Graduates looking to gain educational experience encouraged to apply

Contract Details:

• Position: Teaching Assistant


• Location: Eastleigh


• Start Date: ASAP


• Working Pattern: Full‑time, term‑time


• Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.66 per hour

Key Stages: Primary / SecondaryExperience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Experience working with children desirable


• SEN experience beneficial but not essential


• Safeguarding training can be provided

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management


• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant


• Opportunities for continued work and progression


• A rewarding role supporting pupils' learning and development


• Access to a variety of education opportunities across the local area

If you're looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Eastleigh where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.