Teaching Assistant

Agincare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Team Teach

First Aid training

Supervision & support

Career development

Job summary

All's Well School in Fareham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work alongside teachers to deliver personalised programmes, build supportive relationships, and help learners achieve their personal goals.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion and professional development, with a pro-rated salary and term-time hours. Training opportunities and a collaborative team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must be caring, patient and passionate about supporting learners.
• Experience in supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Able to build trusting relationships with learners and families.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assist with educational activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promote confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help learners overcome barriers to education.
• Work with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress.
• Help learners prepare for next steps, including transitions to further education, training or employment.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing per school policies.
• Contribute to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Relationship-building

Team player

Resilience

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

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35 hours per week, 41 weeks a year (term time)

£23649.50 per year (pro rated)

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, 41 weeks a year

Location:

Fareham

Closing Date:

18/10/2026

Department:

Care & Support

Region:

South West

Business Unit:

Children's Services

Job Introduction

At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning.

Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future.If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners.You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assisting with educational activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promoting confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting learners to overcome barriers to education.
• Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress.
• Supporting young people to prepare for their next steps, including transitions into further education, training or employment where appropriate.Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring concerns are raised and acted upon in line with school policies.
• Contributing to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions.
• Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.You'll be:

• Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in supporting children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or mental health needs.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and consistency.
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• A strong team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).

Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential, alongside the values, attitude and commitment needed to make a positive difference every day.

Why Join All's Well School?

When you join us, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on changing lives through education.We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Access to specialist training including Team Teach, First Aid and safeguarding programmes.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to see the difference your work makes every single day.

Safeguarding

All's Well School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

As this role involves regulated activity with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants will be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current disclosure legislation as part of the safer recruitment process.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.