Teaching Assistant - Portsdown Primary School

Location: Portsdown Primary School, Cosham (Portsmouth/Hampshire border, near QA Hospital) Hours: 28.75 hours per week (Term Time only, Mon–Fri, 8:40 am – 3:25 pm) Salary: £17,486.91 actual annual salary (£25,948 Full-Time Equivalent) Contract: Fixed-Term until December 2027 (with a strong possibility of extension) Welcome to Portsdown Primary School! We are a warm, inclusive, and vibrant school community where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. Situated right on the Portsmouth and Hampshire border, our passionate team works every day to ensure every single child is supported to thrive, grow, and shine. Consistently rated a 'Good' school by Ofsted, we take immense pride in our welcoming environment, high standards, and our dedication to helping each child build confidence for life." Why Join Us? Ask anyone here, and they’ll tell you: the children at Portsdown are the absolute best set of children in Portsmouth! Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a fresh challenge or someone looking to take your first steps into a school environment, we want to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who possess the right transferable skills, enthusiasm, and qualifications. What We Are Looking For: * The Essentials: Excellent numeracy, literacy, and communication skills (minimum Grade A*–C / 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English). * The Right Attributes: You are approachable, calm, patient, and understanding, with a natural ability to form positive, lasting relationships. * The Energy: A genuine passion for supporting young minds and helping classroom learning come to life. How to Apply Ready to make a real difference? We’d love to hear from you! * Closing Date: Friday, 11th September 2026 at 12:00 P * Interviews: Held shortly after the closing date * To Apply: Please complete the online application form and email it directly to admin@portsdown.portsmouth.sch.uk. * Early applications are strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date. * Safeguarding Statement: Portsdown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure and pre-employment checks will be required prior to any offer of employment. Job Description [https://pccfusionorcuks.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Advert%20Attachments/PCC%20Schools/Portsdown%20Primary/Job%20Descriptions/TA%202012%20%281%29.docx] Application Form [https://pccfusionorcuks.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Advert%20Attachments/PCC%20Schools/Portsdown%20Primary/Application%20Forms/Support%20staff%20Application%20Form%201%20Jan%2023%20%281%29.docx]