Teaching Assistant

A full-time an energetic individual is needed to support a brand new Year R class of children at a popular and well-respected Primary school in the Southampton Suburbs. The school has a community ethos and knows each child within its establishment on a personal level. The teaching assistant they recruit must have experience of supporting children that are starting their school journey and settling into new routines and learning.

• Pay:Daily Rate (£85-£92)
• Location: Southampton Suburbs
• Start Date: October 2026
• Hours: 08:30 - 3:30

Duties may include:

• Supporting on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Adapting resources to meet the needs of the children
• Ensuring small children feel valued, safe and respected
• Liasing with the teacher and SENCO to ensure teaching and learning is suitable
• Ensuring safeguarding proceedures are understood and followed
• Supporting with pupil regulation and emotional well-being
• Lunch time duties - supervising children eating and interacting with peers

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS(formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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