Teaching Assistant

S.N.G Health Care Agency; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Discretionary rewards

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS covered

Workplace Pension Scheme

Job summary

We are seeking a teaching assistant to join a welcoming school in Southampton. You will support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, working closely with teachers and support staff to help every child reach their potential academically, socially and emotionally.

You will assist individuals and small groups, encourage engagement and independence, and help maintain a safe, structured classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in educational, residential, care or similar settings.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing in collaboration with teachers and support staff.
• Assist individuals and small groups to access learning effectively and encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Contribute to behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Assist safeguarding processes and contribute to school improvement initiatives.
• Participate in meetings and training as part of ongoing professional development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring & compassionate

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Reliable & organised

Safeguarding awareness

Engagement & inclusion

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school located in Southampton. This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Totton, Romsey, Winchester, Fareham and surrounding areas. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, working closely with teachers and support staff to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. You will support individuals and small groups to access learning effectively, encourage engagement, confidence and independence, and help maintain a safe, structured and positive classroom environment. You will also contribute to behaviour management, classroom organisation and safeguarding, while acting as a positive role model and supporting the school's ethos, values and overall aims. The role will involve working collaboratively with teachers and colleagues, participating in meetings and training, and contributing to ongoing school improvement and development initiatives.

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working with children in an educational, residential, care or similar setting.

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people
• Passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Previous experience working with children in an educational, residential, care or similar setting
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, professional and well‑organised approach to work
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to support pupils with learning, behaviour and emotional needs
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Ability to encourage confidence, engagement and independence in pupils
• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p
• Competitive salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
• Comprehensive induction training
• Regular in-house training to support you in your role
• Funded professional qualifications
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards, including Amazon vouchers and monetary rewards
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Rewards Gateway benefit scheme
• On-site parking
• Enhanced DBS covered