Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Full-time term-time hours

Ongoing training & development

Consultant support from Teaching Perso

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join primary schools in Southampton. Roles are full-time from September 2026, with ongoing training and support from a dedicated consultant.

The position offers experience across multiple schools in a wide network, delivering 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND and behavioural needs. Applicants should have background with children and a patient, adaptable approach, plus strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially with SEND/SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Team Teach training is desirable and training may be available for suitable candidates.
• Experience working with pupils who display physical behaviours that challenge.
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with diverse needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Support SEND pupils and those needing additional behavioural support.
• Manage behaviours to ensure pupil and staff safety.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and external professionals to support progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive, safe learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work full-time during school hours throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND/SEMH experience

Team Teach training

Behaviour management

Full-time availability

Job description

Teaching Assistants (TA) Full-Time Roles Primary Schools in Southampton

Primary schools across Southampton are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and resilient Teaching Assistants (TA) to join their teams on a full-time basis from September 2026.

Start Date: September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with a range of learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated, and accessible lessons.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with additional behavioural and physical support requirements.
• Support pupils who may display physical behaviours that challenge, ensuring their safety and the safety of others.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Commit to working full-time during school hours, supporting pupils consistently throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs (preferred).
• Team Teach training is highly desirable, although training opportunities may be available for suitable candidates.
• Experience working with pupils who display physical behaviours that challenge.
• A patient, calm, and adaptable approach to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Strong communication, behaviour management, and teamwork skills.A genuine passion for supporting learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Availability to work full-time throughout the school week.

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Full-time working hours during school terms.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within primary school settings.
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel.
• Access to a wide network of primary schools across Southampton.
• CPD and training opportunities to support career progression.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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