Teaching Assistant
Langstone Primary Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 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
- Part time: 31.25 hours per year 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year - maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,795.86 to £25,583.28
Actual salary
- £17,531 - £17,806
What skills and experience we're looking for
Function of the post:
Contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher. This will involve providing assistance to the Class teacher in supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. In liaison with, and under the guidance of the Class Teacher and following best practice, appropriately support pupils on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all pupils to ensure progression and continuity.
2. Assist with learning across the whole curriculum to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method, supporting pupils ICT and the promotion of IT as a tool to enable learning.
3. Take responsibility for the classroom, preparing and clearing away materials and resources as required, and creating a positive visual impact that supports a learning environment in which pupils can excel and in which they can learn safely.
4. Contribute to the pupil’s development and their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting and instilling appropriate behaviours, and keeping pupils on task, using the School and Trust policies and procedures to achieve this.
5. Support the social and emotional well-being of pupils, providing positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain their efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with School policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behaviour management.
6. As directed by the Class Teacher, monitor pupils’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress and record basic pupil data in line with School procedure.
7. Assist in play-time supervision including facilitating games and activities, encouraging and promoting independence for pupil development as appropriate, and dependent on year group, assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene.
8. Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork.
9. Assist with special activities and extracurricular activities across the Academy, such as sports days, plays, concerts, open days, day trips, and educational visits.
10. Assist with general lunchtime supervision duties if required.
11. Provide general administrative support and attend meetings and training sessions as required and directed by your line manager or Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Pension Membership
We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:
- Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
Pay
We are committed to fair and competitive pay.
- All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
- Salaries are designed to be competitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes
We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.
Additional Benefits
In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.
Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.
Eye Care Vouchers
Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).
Further information about the job
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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Langstone Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Langstone Primary Academy website
- Email address
- e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.
Arranging a visit to Langstone Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.
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