Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Southampton)

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Southampton to appoint a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time position until the end of the academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who thrives in early years settings and enjoys supporting young children at such a crucial stage of their development. The school is looking for someone who brings energy, patience and a genuine passion for helping pupils grow both academically and socially.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience working in EYFS, particularly Year R

Have a good understanding of the KS1 curriculum

Be confident supporting learning through play and structured activities

Work well as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Be proactive, nurturing and committed to supporting children of all abilities

What the role offers:

A full-time position until the end of the academic year

The chance to work in a supportive, well-organised school

Varied days supporting whole-class learning, small groups and 1:1 work

Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel throughout your placement

This role would suit an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant or someone looking to further develop their career within early years education in a welcoming school environment.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the classroom and are seeking a rewarding full-time role in Southampton, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you!

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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