Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 

Location: Portsmouth
Hours: Full-time / Part-time (term-time)
Start: ASAP / September
Pay: £85 – £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?
Do you enjoy working within a classroom environment where every day brings something different?

We are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools across the Portsmouth area. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced support staff or individuals looking to gain valuable experience within education.

You will work closely with teachers and pupils to provide classroom support, encourage engagement and help create a positive learning environment.

About the Setting:

• Welcoming and supportive school environments
• Opportunities across primary and secondary settings
• Strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams
• Positive learning environments with clear routines
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students within the classroom environment
• Assisting teachers with learning activities and classroom organisation
• Working with individuals and small groups of pupils
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with students and staff

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
• Positive, patient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Flexible and proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Supply Desk?

• Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible roles to suit your experience and career goals
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £100

Ready to begin or continue your journey within education?

Click Apply now to submit your CV or register your interest. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

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    Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

    To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.

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