Job Description

Salary

18,099.81
(FTE 24,203)

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Region

Portsmouth

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

12/05/2025

Job reference

REQ003319

Teaching Assistant - Early Years

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with excellent communication literacy, and numeracy skills to work with Early Years (Pre-school and Reception). The role of Teaching Assistant includes facilitating learning within the classroom as well as developing independence skills, turn taking and emotional resilience. This may involve providing support with physical disabilities, social emotional needs and learning needs, and will involve working in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.

This is a term time only, fixed term position at The Victory Primary School. Hours 08:30-15:30 (30min unpaid break)

We are currently looking for someone who:

Has a minimum qualification of GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics Has a relevant Level 3 qualification or be enrolled on the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship once in post. Knowledge of EYFS is desirable A genuine interest in children and the ability to motivate and inspire as well as adjust differentiated tasks to meet the needs of the individual and excellent behaviour management skills. The enthusiasm and creativity to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved. Effective communication skills with the class teacher, with parents and staff across the school. The ability to work as part of a team, with a flexible outlook. The willingness to "go the extra mile" in any respect to achieve the very best outcomes for the children in our care. Interest in areas such as Down's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Speech and Language Disorders and other known disabilities, vulnerable children and children with delayed learning needs.

We can offer:

a caring working environment; Supportive and friendly team of staff a school committed to raising achievement; opportunity for professional development, within our school and our Trust.




Please see the job description for more detail.



Please note we reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.