Teaching assistant

TimePlan Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Flexibility

Weekly pay

Career growth

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking reliable and adaptable teaching assistants to work across primary schools in Southampton. The role offers total flexibility to pick days and hours that suit your schedule, with competitive pay of £92.63-£110 a day and weekly payments.

Experience with children is a plus, but compassionate beginners are welcome. DBS clearance or willingness to apply is required, along with references, and you will support SEND/SEMH needs while helping maintain a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus, though compassionate and adaptable beginners are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities and resource preparation.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group intervention.
• Assist pupils with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Help foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND support

SEM H support

Classroom activities

Job description

Teaching assistant needed for a primary school in Southampton.

Pay : £92.63-£110 a day.

Contract type : Temporary / Supply / Flexible (choose the days and hours that suit your schedule)

Are you looking for a rewarding education role that fits around your family, studies, or other commitments? We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable teaching assistants to work across primary schools in Southampton.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities and resource preparation.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group intervention.
• Assist pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Help foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

What We Offer

• Total Flexibility: Pick the days and hours that match your availability.
• Competitive Pay: £92.63-£110 a day (paid weekly).
• Variety: Experience different local schools or settle into a preferred regular placement where avaliable.
• Dedicated Support: A personal consultant to help manage your bookings and career growth.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus, though compassionate and adaptable beginners are welcome.
• Safeguarding: All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one) and satisfactory references.
• Location: Based in or able to easily commute around Southampton.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years.

TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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