Intervention Teaching Assistant
Intervention Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day
About the Role
Supply Desk is seeking an enthusiastic Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils through targeted literacy, numeracy and emotional wellbeing interventions. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys seeing pupils make measurable progress and celebrating every achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
- Assist with personalised learning activities and intervention programmes.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
- Support teachers in creating a calm, structured learning environment.
- Record pupil progress and communicate effectively with staff.
- Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people (school or care settings desirable).
- Knowledge of SEMH, behaviour support or SEND.
- Calm, patient and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
- Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position.
- Small class sizes and supportive staffing.
- Ongoing CPD and SEND training.
- Friendly and experienced leadership team.
- Competitive daily rates.
- Rewarding opportunity to positively impact pupils’ lives.
How to Apply
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340
Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £85.00 – £100.00 per day
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.