Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Professional development

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Academics, a leading education specialist agency in the UK, seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in Southampton. The role supports primary school activities, promotes students’ educational and social growth, and helps create a positive learning environment.

You will assist with planned lessons, provide PPA cover, and deliver small-group interventions under a qualified teacher's guidance, gaining valuable experience across a range of school settings.

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 pupils' learning.
• Support pupils' educational and social growth and promote a positive learning environment.

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

Daily Supply, Contract & Permanent Opportunities

With Academics - A Leading Education Specialist Agency

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.

Teaching Assistant - Southampton

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