Teaching Assistant - Priory School. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support high-needs pupils starting September 2025. This role demands excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a commitment to fostering student confidence and learning. Join a welcoming team and make a positive impact in the lives of young people during term time.

Qualifications

• Must possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience with SEN pupils is desirable.
• Friendly and confident personality needed.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for students with high needs, including SEN.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborate with team to enhance student experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

GCSE Maths Grade C or above

GCSE English Grade C or above

Job description

Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Initial one-year contract starting September 2025

Salary: BET Scale Grade 2 Step A - FTE 24029; Actual Salary: 18064

32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 3:15 pm, term time only (45.2 paid weeks)

We are seeking to recruit friendly, confident Teaching Assistants to play a crucial role in supporting our students' learning.

The successful candidate will primarily work with our highest needs pupils, including those with SEN such as Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with young people who may lack confidence in their learning, and possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent). Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential. If you are passionate about young people, enjoy variety in your role, and thrive in a busy environment, this is a great opportunity to join our dedicated and welcoming team.

Please see our website or contact the school for further details and an application form.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form, which will be forwarded upon receipt of your application. This allows us to promote equality of opportunity among individuals with protected characteristics. The form will not be shared with the selection panel and is used solely for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday, 7 July 2025

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks, and satisfactory references.