Student Engagement TA: Inspire Learning & Wellbeing

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a dedicated Student Engagement Worker (Teaching Assistant) to join our team in Portsmouth. You will promote students' physical and mental wellbeing and support learning under teaching staff guidance, contributing to an inclusive, supportive school environment.

Roles include 1:1 and small group support, collaboration with staff, and helping students access learning resources. This position runs Monday to Friday with 8am–3.30pm or 8.30am–4.00pm hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people to support mental and physical wellbeing.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Educated to a minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Highly motivated, energetic and reflective with a passion for helping students and building positive relationships with students and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning by supervising and assisting them in 1:1 sessions and small groups.
• Help students engage across a variety of learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C

Job description

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a dedicated Student Engagement Worker (Teaching Assistant) to join our team in Portsmouth. You will promote students' physical and mental wellbeing and support learning under teaching staff guidance, contributing to an inclusive, supportive school environment.

Roles include 1:1 and small group support, collaboration with staff, and helping students access learning resources. This position runs Monday to Friday with 8am–3.30pm or 8.30am–4.00pm hours.