Teaching Assistant - Infants

Penbridge Infant School & Nursery, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30.33 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 pro rata to £17,190 - £19,195 for hours and weeks stated (£24,299 - £27,133 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at Penbridge School. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality teaching and learning support under the guidance of classroom teachers, helping to make learning engaging, accessible and inclusive for all pupils.

At Penbridge School, we believe in creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where both pupils and staff feel valued and empowered. You will be joining a forward thinking team committed to inclusion, development and outstanding learning experiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored support to pupils under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
• Coach and support pupils' learning by supervising and assisting them in1:1 sessions and small groups
• Help pupils engage across a variety of learning activities and interventions
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed
• Participate in the Walking Bus between school sites as and when required

About You:

• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Educated to a minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Highly motivated, energetic and reflective with a passion for helping pupils and building positive relationships with both students and parents/carers

If you are ready to shape the future of our pupils and be part of a caring and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.

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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penbridge Infant School & Nursery website
• Email address: Sarah.Arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penhale-infant-school-nursery-portsmouth

At Penbridge School we want children to be successful learners and develop a lifelong love of learning. We teach the skills they need to be effective learners and the language they need to express how they can become successful across all areas of the curriculum.

We know that children are naturally inquisitive and we aim to develop this curiosity by providing a curriculum that engages and excites but also provides challenge at the correct level.

Arranging a visit to Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.Arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk.

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