Pupil Engagement Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking a Pupil Engagement Support Assistant for an Ofsted Good rated Primary school in the Portsmouth area. The role starts November 2026 and offers a daily rate of £92-£100, with hours 08:00 - 15:00.

You will work to support pupils, build positive relationships, manage behaviour and help students reach their potential in a busy primary environment. This full-time post may lead to a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• UK school-based experience mandatory
• Strong SEND understanding
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual

Responsibilities

• Reach out to pupils struggling to make connections in school
• Have a positive approach to challenging situations
• Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
• Be a good listener with strong empathy and strong problem-solving skill
• Location: Close to central Portsmouth
• Start Date: November 2026
• Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent
• Hours: Full time
• Support from an Ofsted rated “good” School

Skills

UK school-based experience

SEND understanding

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Job description

Supply Desk are seeking a Pupil Engagement Support Assistant for an Ofsted Good rated Primary school in the Portsmouth area

Starting – November 2026

Pay: £92-£100

Hours: 08:00 - 15:00

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Would you like the opportunity to work with children in Primary school? Do you forge strong relationships with young people and get the best from them? THIS is the job for you.

Job Description:

• Reach out to pupils struggling to make connections in school
• Have a positive approach to challenging situations
• Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
• Be a good listener with strong empathy and strong problem-solving skill92
• Location: Close to central Portsmouth
• Start Date: November 2026
• Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent
• Hours: Full time
• Support from an Ofsted rated “good” School

Individual Profile:

• UK school-based experience mandatory
• Strong SEND understanding
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual

Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.