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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Teaching Assistant in Southampton employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
