Teaching Assistant

Berewood Primary School; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Berewood Primary School in Waterlooville seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing on a one-to-one or small group basis. You will help foster independent learning and positive behaviours within a vibrant learning environment, enabling our children to achieve their best.

With good knowledge of supporting learning and building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents, you will help deliver a range of activities, prepare resources, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Support learning and wellbeing of pupils.
• Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of pupils' teaching and learning.
• Prepare and clear away materials and resources.
• Promote independent learning and positive behaviours.

Job description

You will be required to support the development of pupils' teaching and learning and their physical and mental wellbeing on a one-to-one or in a small group basis. As part of a team you will help to encourage and develop independent learning, promoting excellent behaviours and creating a vibrant, happy and exciting learning environment, enabling our children to achieve their best.

With a good knowledge and understanding of how to support learning for children and building effective relationships with children, staff and parents, you will assist in providing a wide range of activities and learning activities. Ensuring a safe environment, you will prepare and clear away materials and resources as required. With good interpersonal and communication skills, you will be organised, flexible and have the presence to inspire confidence and trust so as to develop and nurture independence. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

We believe you will find Berewood Primary School a welcoming environment in which staff are supportive of each other and share a passion for teaching and learning. If you share our values and would like to find out more about the post, we would be delighted if you would like to visit our school.

In return, you will find a rewarding role and be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust offering added benefits and opportunities. Each of our academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

Informal enquires are very much welcomed and we invite you to visit us to learn more about the values and vision of the school. In the first instance please contact Mrs Megan Carter on 02394 006070 or email [e-mail] For full details and an application pack please visit www.berewoodprimary.chimat.uk or www.unicat.org.uk alternatively call the office on 023 9400 6070

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026 - noon

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026