Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO2 8QH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2f0b61f7-7ac2-42ef-9ae8-d4dc7f6b3b4d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who have a passion for every child’s learning and believe in enabling an inclusive environment for the benefit of all children.
Joining our friendly and supportive team, we need flexible, reliable and dynamic colleagues to support all children: great teaching assistants who are passionate about supporting learning while promoting children’s independence, an enthusiastic team player with high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour, and a positive attitude. You will contribute to the children’s development including their speech and language, learning, physical and mental well-being by supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher and/or AHT
You will support children on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources. You will need to work in a relational way to ensure that positive, effective working relationships with children, parents/carers, staff and other professionals are developed, to enable the very best support for pupils’ learning and development, whilst promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.
You will be willing to support pupils with medical and personal hygiene needs. You will ideally have experience of working with children in a primary age setting. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people, including children, their parent/carers and colleagues. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.
What the school offers its staff
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who have a passion for every child’s learning and believe in enabling an inclusive environment for the benefit of all children.
Joining our friendly and supportive team, we need flexible, reliable and dynamic colleagues to support all children: great teaching assistants who are passionate about supporting learning while promoting children’s independence, an enthusiastic team player with high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour, and a positive attitude. You will contribute to the children’s development including their speech and language, learning, physical and mental well-being by supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher and/or AHT
You will support children on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources. You will need to work in a relational way to ensure that positive, effective working relationships with children, parents/carers, staff and other professionals are developed, to enable the very best support for pupils’ learning and development, whilst promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.
You will be willing to support pupils with medical and personal hygiene needs. You will ideally have experience of working with children in a primary age setting. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people, including children, their parent/carers and colleagues. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.
What the school offers its staff
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks