Job Description

Primary Schools in Southampton

Start Date: September 2026

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

• Provide high-quality 1:1 and 1:2 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.

• 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.
• Proven experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 and/or 1:2 basis.
• 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.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working options (full-time and part-time roles available).
• 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.

Take the next step in your education career as a Teaching Assistant/TA and help shape the future of pupils across Southampton primary schools.

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.