Details:
- Salary: £14.25 - 15.66 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Southampton Hampshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools across the Southampton area. This role involves working alongside teachers to help create a positive learning environment and ensure pupils remain engaged, supported, and motivated throughout the school day.
You will provide a combination of 1:1 support and small‑group assistance, helping pupils who may require additional guidance with their learning, confidence, or classroom engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience within education while making a real difference to pupils' development.
The Role:
Support teaching and learning within the classroom
Provide 1:1 support and assist with small‑group activities
Help pupils remain focused, engaged, and confident in lessons
Assist with classroom resources and learning activities
Support behaviour management and positive classroom routines
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people
Patient, supportive, and confident in a classroom environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Adaptable and responsive to varying pupil needs
Reliable, proactive, and organised
Backgrounds in childcare, youth work, coaching, or education welcomed
Graduates seeking school experience encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time, term‑time
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.66 per hour
Key Stages: Primary / Secondary
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience working with children desirable
SEN experience beneficial but not essential
Safeguarding training can be provided
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for continued work and progression
A rewarding role supporting pupils' learning and developmentIf you're looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Southampton where you can make a positive impact on pupils' education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV