Teaching Assistant

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:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time: 32.5 hours per week worked Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,018.00 TO £27111.00 depending on experience
• Pay scale: C

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

- A team player who is kind, patient and dependable, who is calm and positive in every situation.

- Someone who can naturally connect with children and create relationships built on trust, respect and

encouragement.

- Enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to go the extra mile to help pupils engage, learn and thrive.

- Experience or an understanding of SEMH and communication needs is desirable.

- Comfortable supporting pupils with intimate care with dignity and care.

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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