Teaching Assistant

Location: Portswood

Teaching Assistants (TA) – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Primary Schools across Southampton

Start Date:

September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Primary schools across Southampton are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants (TA) to join their teams from September 2026, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout their educational journey, helping them build confidence, access learning, and achieve their full potential. These rewarding roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, inclusion, and making a positive impact in children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Support children with additional needs, including SEN
Help create a safe, positive, and nurturing classroom environment
Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and development
Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
A willingness to learn and develop within an education setting

What’s on

Offer:

Competitive pay rates
Full-time and part-time roles to suit your availability
Opportunities to work within welcoming primary school environments
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
Access to a wide network of primary schools across Southampton
CPD opportunities to support your career progression
Weekly pay
Guidance with CV writing and interview preparation
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin your career in education, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Join us this September and take the next step in your education career, helping to inspire and support the next generation of learners.

Apply now to secure your Teaching Assistant role for September 2026.

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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