Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:  Bower Lodge School, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary:  £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Looking for a career where your encouragement can build confidence, your patience can open doors and your support can change a young person's future? At Bower Lodge School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and help create positive learning experiences for students who need someone to believe in them.

You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes, being the person who listens, encourages and never gives up on a young person can make the biggest difference.

You'll work alongside teachers and colleagues to support students with different learning needs, helping them overcome challenges, develop new skills and discover what they're capable of achieving.

From making a difficult lesson feel manageable to helping a student find the confidence to participate, build friendships or try something new, you'll be part of the moments that really matter.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll bring energy, creativity and compassion into the classroom, helping to create a positive, structured and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to bring your skills from care, childcare, youth work, coaching or another supportive profession into education, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will bring

• Help students achieve their potential, providing personalised one-to-one and small-group support that makes learning accessible, engaging and rewarding.
• Bring enthusiasm into the classroom, working alongside teachers to deliver creative activities and learning experiences that encourage participation and progress.
• Build relationships that matter, becoming a positive, trusted presence who helps students feel safe, understood and confident.
• Encourage independence and resilience, supporting students to develop communication, social skills and the confidence to overcome everyday challenges.
• Make learning feel achievable, adapting your approach to suit individual needs, abilities and learning styles.
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing, using calm, consistent and encouraging approaches to help students manage emotions and engage successfully.
• Celebrate the little wins and big breakthroughs, recognising individual achievements and helping students take pride in their progress.
• Create a place where students can thrive, contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment alongside teachers and colleagues.

Who We're Looking For

We're not just looking at what's on your CV. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, the patience to understand and the determination to help young people succeed.

You might already work in education, or you could have valuable transferable experience from care, childcare, youth work, coaching or support services.

You'll bring:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people and helping them achieve their potential.
• A caring, patient and understanding nature, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• A calm, resilient and positive approach, particularly when supporting students through challenging situations.
• The creativity and flexibility to adapt activities and support to suit different learning needs.
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to encourage, motivate and reassure students.
• A collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for working alongside teachers and other colleagues.
• A proactive, reliable and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and creating an environment where every student feels respected and supported.