Teaching Assistant

Ark Dickens Primary Academy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated staff team. You will support learning and development of students, helping them access lessons and participate fully in class.

The ideal candidate has at least two years’ TA experience, works well with children with diverse needs, and demonstrates strong teamwork and high expectations of behaviour. This role offers a supportive environment in a friendly, inclusive school.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a teaching assistant.
• Experience working with children with learning, physical or social needs.
• Be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist learning and development of students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy.

We are seeking passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the learning and development of students.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 year’s experience as a teaching assistant,
• Have worked with children with specific learning, physical and social needs.
• Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which the personal development and well-being is given the highest priority and where both academic and personal qualities of children are recognised and valued.