Teaching Assistant

Meon Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 pro rata to £14,169 - £15,821 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 Meon Infant School, part of the Meon Way Federation. 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 Meon Infant 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
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime,ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment both in the dining hall and playground
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed

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

Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.

“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted

Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.

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.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meon Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meon Infant School website
• Email address: Caroline.Sage@meonjun.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meon-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Meon Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Caroline.Sage@meonjun.tsat.uk.

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