Teaching Assistant supply work

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for flexible supply work across Southampton, Winchester, and Eastleigh. This role offers the opportunity to support schools and make a positive impact on young learners' lives, whether through ad-hoc daily cover or longer-term placements. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in childcare or school settings, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for education. Join a committed team that values safeguarding and provides training to enhance your skills while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or school settings is essential.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support schools in covering staff absences.
• Assist children with Additional Needs or SEMH.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Support for Additional Needs

Positive Attitude

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistants Wanted – Flexible Supply Work
Join Teaching Personnel to support schools across Southampton, Winchester, and Eastleigh!

Are you an experienced childcare professional or school-based support worker looking for flexible work? Teaching Personnel are seeking Teaching Assistants (TAs) available 2 or more days per week to join our supply pool and assist local schools in covering staff absences.

Whether you're looking for ad-hoc daily cover or longer-term placements (up to a full term), we’d love to hear from you!

• Prior experience in a childcare or school setting is essential

• Experience working with children with Additional Needs or SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) is highly desirable

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young learners

• Availability to work at least 2 days a week

• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS and complete our comprehensive vetting process

• Southampton

• Winchester

• Eastleigh

ASAP – we have schools ready and waiting for the right support staff!

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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