Teaching Assistant / Learning Support / Recent Graduates Considered
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year |
| Additional salary information: | FTE + Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hedge End, Southampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P14240 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant
A rewarding opportunity supporting students with additional needs in a secondary education setting, ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching and education support.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Classroom Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience within the classroom or with learning support would be an advantage but is not essential. If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching this is an ideal stepping stone to gain valuable experience.
SALARY: £24,796 FTE / £17,344 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (term time only)
WORKING HOURS: 29.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday and Thursday and 8.30am – 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, term time only, 40 weeks
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant within a supportive and inclusive educational environment. This role offers an excellent stepping stone for graduates looking to build experience in education and classroom support.
As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant you will work closely with teaching and support staff to assist students with a range of additional needs, contributing positively to their learning and development across the curriculum.
The Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a calm, enthusiastic approach. You will be encouraged to work independently while also being a collaborative and valued member of the wider school community.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant include:
• Classroom Support: Assisting students during lessons to help them engage with learning activities
• Student Assistance: Providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of additional needs
• Curriculum Support: Supporting learning across a range of curriculum subjects
• Behaviour Support: Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting classroom management
• Collaboration: Working closely with teaching and non-teaching staff to support student progress
• Individual Support: Offering one-to-one or small group support where required
• Safeguarding: Promoting the welfare and safety of all students at all times
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally
• Literacy And Numeracy: A good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Personal Qualities: Calm, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in working with young people
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with staff and independently when required
DESIRABLE
• Classroom Experience: Previous experience within an educational or classroom setting
• Education Interest: An interest in pursuing a future career in teaching or education
BENEFITS
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14240
Part-Time, Term Time, Permanent TA Education Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
A rewarding opportunity supporting students with additional needs in a secondary education setting, ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching and education support.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Classroom Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience within the classroom or with learning support would be an advantage but is not essential. If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching this is an ideal stepping stone to gain valuable experience.
SALARY: £24,796 FTE / £17,344 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (term time only)
WORKING HOURS: 29.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday and Thursday and 8.30am – 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, term time only, 40 weeks
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant within a supportive and inclusive educational environment. This role offers an excellent stepping stone for graduates looking to build experience in education and classroom support.
As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant you will work closely with teaching and support staff to assist students with a range of additional needs, contributing positively to their learning and development across the curriculum.
The Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a calm, enthusiastic approach. You will be encouraged to work independently while also being a collaborative and valued member of the wider school community.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Classroom Assistant include:
• Classroom Support: Assisting students during lessons to help them engage with learning activities
• Student Assistance: Providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of additional needs
• Curriculum Support: Supporting learning across a range of curriculum subjects
• Behaviour Support: Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting classroom management
• Collaboration: Working closely with teaching and non-teaching staff to support student progress
• Individual Support: Offering one-to-one or small group support where required
• Safeguarding: Promoting the welfare and safety of all students at all times
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally
• Literacy And Numeracy: A good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Personal Qualities: Calm, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in working with young people
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with staff and independently when required
DESIRABLE
• Classroom Experience: Previous experience within an educational or classroom setting
• Education Interest: An interest in pursuing a future career in teaching or education
BENEFITS
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14240
Part-Time, Term Time, Permanent TA Education Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ