Teaching Assistant

New Forest Care Ltd Southampton, England Feb 19, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Teaching Assistant focuses on supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
  • Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work with our students to support them in making progress both academically and emotionally.

Skills and requirements

  • In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Teaching Assistant will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will.
  • Ability to form relationships with young people so as to support them academically and emotionally.
  • Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
  • Promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though following relevant policies and procedures.

Confirmed role details

  • Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Term time only.
  • We offer a welcome bonus of £750 to successful applicants, which will be paid in your first months salary.

Candidate fit

  • Patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners.
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