1:1 Teaching Assistant

Court Lane Infant Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially from January 2026 until August 2026
• Actual salary: £18,232 - £18,811

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who have a passion for every child’s learning and believes in enabling an inclusive environment for the benefit of all children. Joining our friendly and supportive team, we need flexible, reliable and enthusiastic colleagues to support all children.

You will work as part of a team to include personal and learning support to individuals. However, you may also be required to work with groups of pupils to enable them to achieve to the best of their ability. You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, preferably with experience of working within the Early Years Foundation stage and/or Key Stage 1or Key Stage 2.Experience of working with children with social communication, learning, physical and speech and language needs would be an advantage.

With a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach, you will be committed to developing effective working relationships with children, parents/carers, staff and other professionals, to enable the very best support for pupils ’learning and development, whilst promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.

What the school offers its staff

Working with the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Court Lane Academies are large schools with a friendly, purposeful atmosphere, and motivated children. We are committed to the continual development of all our staff.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment.Tell:0239 2378890 (Infants) / 02392 375444 (Juniors).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Court Lane Infant Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 350 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Court Lane Infant Academy website
• Email address: inbox@courtlaneinfant.chimat.uk
• Phone number: 02392 378890
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/court-lane-infant-academy

Court Lane Infant School is at the heart of a strong community, located in the north of Portsmouth; a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city with world-class visitor attractions

Arranging a visit to Court Lane Infant Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email inbox@courtlaneinfant.chimat.uk.

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