Teaching Assistant
Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.15am – 3.15pm, term time only (45.2 paid weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- BET Scale Grade 3 Step A - FTE £25,186
Actual salary
- Actual Salary: £18,934
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit friendly, confident Teaching Assistants to play a crucial role in supporting our students learning. The successful candidate will be working predominantly with our highest needs pupils who have SEN including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with young people who may be lacking in confidence about their learning and possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent). Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential. If you are passionate about young people, enjoy variety in your role and thrive on working in a busy environment this is a great opportunity for you to join our dedicated and welcoming team.
Application forms can be found on our website: https://www.priorysouthsea.org/about/vacancies/
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 29 June 2026
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at Priory School:
Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.
Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
Leadership colleagues rated outstanding By Ofsted.
An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, committed to raising our high standards further;
The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse, urban comprehensive.
The benefit of being part of a multi academy Trust that truly values professional development and opportunities for career progression-this includes Trust wide INSET days and the BET Leadership Academy.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
About Priory School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory School website
- Email address
- recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
- Phone number
- 02392 819115
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).
Arranging a visit to Priory School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@priorysouthsea.org.
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