Teaching Assistant 1:1
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4JD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 457324f9-86f4-4056-9600-ecbe56f3626a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join our hard working team.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
• Values the importance of forming positive relationships with children, other staff, professionals and parents.
• Can support the class in creating a safe and secure environment for all children to learn.
• Is able to think creatively about how to help children overcome barriers to learning, and access the curriculum through personalised provision.
• Is confident to work individually where needed, and be flexible.
• Can work as part of a team, working alongside the class teacher to share responsibility for the progress of identified pupils.
• Can support children through interventions and groups as directed by the class teacher, adapting the learning as needed and reporting back the progress made.
• will have a 1:1 role for children with specific needs.
• Have experience or a passion for SEND particularly around STMH.
Is happy to support the school's Catholic ethos and have a commitment to the school's mission statement.
What the school offers its staff
we can offer you an extremely friendly school with support from our dedicated staff and above all our wonderful children
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School and Portsmouth City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks
We are looking for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join our hard working team.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
• Values the importance of forming positive relationships with children, other staff, professionals and parents.
• Can support the class in creating a safe and secure environment for all children to learn.
• Is able to think creatively about how to help children overcome barriers to learning, and access the curriculum through personalised provision.
• Is confident to work individually where needed, and be flexible.
• Can work as part of a team, working alongside the class teacher to share responsibility for the progress of identified pupils.
• Can support children through interventions and groups as directed by the class teacher, adapting the learning as needed and reporting back the progress made.
• will have a 1:1 role for children with specific needs.
• Have experience or a passion for SEND particularly around STMH.
Is happy to support the school's Catholic ethos and have a commitment to the school's mission statement.
What the school offers its staff
we can offer you an extremely friendly school with support from our dedicated staff and above all our wonderful children
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School and Portsmouth City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks