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Teaching Assistant – SEMH All-Girls Secondary School
Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour (Paid weekly via PAYE)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time | Term Time Only
Contract Type: Long-term, with potential to become permanent
Are you a nurturing and resilient individual looking to support young people with additional needs?
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a highly regarded all-girls SEMH secondary school in Southampton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and recognised nationally as a Centre of Excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team within a specialist setting that supports girls aged 11–16 with a range of needs, including:
High anxiety
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Attachment difficulties and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Learning difficulties and complex needs
The Role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant to support students across the curriculum. You’ll play a vital role in removing barriers to learning, helping pupils to regulate emotions, engage in education, and develop confidence and independence.
This role will involve working one-to-one and in small groups, supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people with SEMH, SEND, or in a care/support setting (preferred but not essential)
Calm, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships
Flexible and proactive with a team-first attitude
Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
What Teaching Personnel Offer:
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Weekly pay through our PAYE system – no umbrella fees
Access to ongoing CPD and training courses
Opportunities for long-term work and career progression
A rewarding role where you’ll truly make a difference
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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