Location
Southampton
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
13/04/2026
Posted date
18/03/2026
Closing date
08/04/2026
Senior Teaching Assistant
Alternative Provision, Southampton
Ongoing, Temp to Perm Contract - ASAP start
Academics are recruiting on behalf of an Alternative Provision in Southampton who due to its success and ongoing growth, are looking to appoint a number of staff to join them after Easter and September 2026.
The are seeking an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to work with students with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and other complex needs such as Autism.
They are looking for a passionate and committed Senior Teaching Assistant who enjoy working in an Alternative Provision, working with students who benefit from a highly personalised approach to learning. They are open to Teachers, TA's and anyone in between with a passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
You will be working with 4-6 max pupils at a time which allows you to tailor the lessons to meet their needs, and be able to build strong relationships
You must be able to deliver or support the teaching and learning of functional skills in Maths and English
You must be able to support students with a range of needs, helping them to re-engage with education.
You must be able to take on a couple of subjects, or be confident in supporting learners with various subjects
The suitable Senior Teaching Assistant must possess a calm, empathetic and trauma-informed approach to teaching and learning. Have strong behaviour management skills and the experience or desire to deliver functional skills. Training and support is provided for those willing to learn and develop.
If you are an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Pastoral Assistant, Tutor or Teacher and would like to find out more about the school in Southampton, please apply