classroom assistant Work, Jobs in portsmouth (with Salaries)

Teaching Assistant Junior
Mayville High School —Portsmouth
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- School
- Sick pay
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Stage not Age Learning Support Assistant
Ark Schools —Portsmouth
- £23,101 - £23,402 a year
- Call to connect
- Care plans
- School
- Employee assistance programme
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Portsmouth
- £89 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Childcare
- School
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Teaching Assistant - Bank
Masterclass Education —Portsmouth
- £95 - £100 a day
- Temporary
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
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12d
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School and Pre-School —Portsmouth
- From £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
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13d
Special Needs Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Portsmouth
- £93 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- School
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Behaviour Support Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Fareham
- £95 - £105 a day
- Full-time
- School
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Secondary School Learning Support Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Fareham
- £89 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
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5d
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Gosport
- £89 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Psychology
- School
- Teaching
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Learning Support Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Havant
- £93 - £103 a day
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Classroom experience
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Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
City of Portsmouth College —Portsmouth
- £24,521.29 - £25,210.25 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Portsmouth
- £93 - £105 a day
- Full-time
- School
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Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Southampton
- £23,638 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Employee discount
14d
Assistant SENCO (non-teaching role)
HISP Multi Academy Trust —Eastleigh
- £28,628 - £31,381 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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1d
SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Fareham
- £93 - £95 a day
- Full-time
- School
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SEMH Learning Mentor - Long Term Position
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Havant
- £93 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- School
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Special Needs Assistants/Learning Support Assistants
Education Jobs South —Havant
- £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Education Jobs South —Havant
- £12.85 - £15.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- School
SEND Teaching Assistant - September Start
Pink Tile Education Ltd —Fareham
- £93 - £100 a day
- Full-time
- Childcare
- School
Quick apply
Attendance Officer
Education Jobs South —Gosport
- £23,852 - £27,779 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
5d

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Teaching Assistant Junior

Mayville High School
Portsmouth

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Job details

Full-time
From £12.71 an hour

Benefits

Company pension
Sick pay

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
GCSE
Numeracy
NVQ
Paediatric First Aid Certification

Full job description

Mayville High School is located in the heart of Southsea (Portsmouth) and is an all-through school devoted to fostering academic excellence and personal growth within a nurturing, family environment. We pride ourselves on small class sizes, enabling personalised attention that helps every pupil thrive and make outstanding progress. Our supportive community of passionate colleagues shares a strong commitment to academic achievement and pupil wellbeing, creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

The Learning Support Assistant will support pupils from Reception to Year 6 in accessing the curriculum, developing confidence, making academic progress, and participating fully in school life. The role will involve working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes, under the direction of the Form Teachers and SENCo.

The successful candidate will be caring, patient, flexible and able to build positive relationships with pupils of different ages, abilities and needs within a nurturing, aspirational independent school environment.

Key Responsibilities: Supporting Pupils’ Learning

Support pupils in Reception to Year 6 with their learning in class, in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
Help pupils understand tasks, instructions and expectations.
Reinforce learning introduced by the teacher.
Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience and confidence.
Support pupils in all areas of the curriculum.
Help pupils remain focused, motivated and engaged in their learning.
Adapt support according to the age, ability and needs of the pupil.

Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs

Work with pupils who may have SEND, including needs linked to cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health, or physical and sensory needs.
Support the implementation of individual support plans or targets set by the Form Teacher or SENCo.
Use agreed strategies to support pupils with attention, emotional regulation, communication or confidence.
Liaise with the Form teachers to ensure support is consistent and effective.

Classroom Support

Support classroom routines and transitions between activities.
Help create a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
Encourage pupils to follow school expectations for behaviour and conduct.
Support pupils during practical activities, group work, trips and school events.
Provide feedback to teachers on pupil engagement, understanding and progress.

Pastoral and Wellbeing Support

Promote pupils’ emotional well-being, self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Build warm, professional and appropriate relationships with pupils.
Encourage positive friendships, kindness and respectful behaviour.
Support pupils during unstructured times, including break, lunch, clubs or transitions, as required.
Recognise when a pupil may be upset, anxious or struggling and report concerns appropriately.

Safeguarding

Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
Follow the school’s Safeguarding, Behaviour, Anti-bullying and Staff Code of Conduct policies.
Report any safeguarding, welfare or pastoral concerns promptly using the school’s agreed procedures.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils at all times.
Attend safeguarding training as required.

Communication and Teamwork

Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo and other members of staff.
Attend relevant meetings or briefings when required.
Communicate professionally and sensitively with colleagues.
Support positive communication with parents, where directed by teachers or the SENCo.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.

General Duties

Support the wider life and ethos of the school.
Attend training and professional development as required.
Assist with supervision duties, school trips, assemblies and events where appropriate.
Be flexible in supporting pupils across different year groups from Reception to Year 6.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher or Assistant Head, Junior School.

Person SpecificationEssential

Experience of working with children of primary school age.
Ability to support pupils from Reception to Year 6.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
A patient, calm, kind and encouraging approach.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
Reliability, organisation and flexibility.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability to follow instructions from teachers and the SENCo.
A genuine commitment to helping children thrive.

Desirable

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
Experience of working in an independent school or primary school setting.
Relevant qualification, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent.
Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech and language needs or emotional regulation.
Paediatric first aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, checks against the Children’s Barred List, identity checks, qualification checks, online checks and satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The school is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to creating a supportive, respectful and inclusive school community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Sick pay

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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Teaching Assistant - Bank

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Special Needs Assistant

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Secondary School Learning Support Assistant

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