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Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 23 March 2026
Salary: £14.66 to £15.66 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 208142

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Portsmouth

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a friendly, proactive Teaching Assistant to join welcoming schools in Portsmouth. This is role entails supporting pupils throughout the school day - from helping in the classroom to leading small‑group activities and providing 1:1 support when needed.

You'll work alongside teachers to create a positive learning environment, help pupils stay engaged with their work, and provide additional guidance to children who benefit from a little extra support. Every day is different, making this role ideal for anyone who enjoys variety and meaningful interaction with young learners.

This position suits individuals with experience in schools, childcare, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or graduates looking to gain valuable school‑based experience before teaching, educational psychology, or further study.

The Role:
- Support teachers during lessons across multiple subjects
- Provide 1:1 or small‑group support to pupils needing extra help
- Assist with learning tasks, classroom activities, and routines
- Encourage students' confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
- Prepare and organise learning resources as needed
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and support teams

Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children (formal or informal)
- Confident, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students succeed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Comfortable working across different year groups
- Positive, reliable, and motivated to support learning
- Graduates in psychology, education, child development, or similar fields encouraged to apply

Contract Details:
- Position: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Portsmouth
- Start: ASAP
- Hours: Full‑time, term‑time
- Pay: £14.66-£15.66 per hour
- Contract: Long‑term

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
- Previous experience with children desirable
- Safeguarding training can be provided
- Behaviour‑support experience helpful but not essential

Eligibility:
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Two suitable references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Long‑term progression opportunities
- A rewarding role supporting children's academic and social development

If you're enthusiastic about supporting pupils and want a rewarding school‑based role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

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