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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX

35 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 December 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: 32.83 hours per week. Monday to Friday. 2 days from 8.30 to 4.30 and 3 days from 8.30 to 3.30.
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2027
• Full time equivalent salary: 34,237.00 FTE
• Pay scale: E1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have:

• High Level Teaching Assistant qualification or similar qualification/experience
• The ability to be self-motivated and driven to support the needs of all children
• The ability to cover classes from Years R-6
• Enthusiasm and relevant knowledge to teach across variety of curriculum areas
• To plan and lead an extra-curricular activity twice weekly
• To be creative and knowledgeable to different strategies to use within the classroom, as

well as strong behaviour management skills

• To be proactive and work as a good team player with members of staff and children

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive staff, SLT and Governors
• Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile
• A well-resourced school that offers tailored CPD and close relationships with outside agencie

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before any offer of appointment, along with references and all other background checks. Staff are expected to understand and follow our robust safeguarding policies in order to keep our children safe.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@corpuschristicp.school
• Phone number: 02392 661818
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-po2-9ax

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a very inclusive, happy school in the heart of Portsmouth. We aim to offer a rich, engaging school experience in which children thrive, are keen to learn and enjoy school. We promote a safe learning environment with a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of belonging amongst our families and staff. Inclusion is at the heart of our school; we are a diverse community and welcome children from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
If you feel you would like to be apart of our school and contribute strongly to making it happen then we would love to hear from you.

Arranging a visit to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@corpuschristicp.school.

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