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Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Meon Junior School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth

Job description

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners?

Meon Way Federation is seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated, caring and ready to build a rewarding career in education. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting classroom teaching and helping pupils thrive, all while gaining hands-on experience working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.You will be supported every step of the way with high quality training and mentorship, equipping you with the skills to become a valued and confident member of our team.What you will need:

  • GCSE or Functional Skills (Grade 4/C or Level 2) in Maths and English
  • A genuine desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their learning journey

Key Responsibilities:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

  • Support teaching and learning alongside the Classroom Teacher
  • Motivate and encourage pupils to reach their full potential
  • Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
  • Use ICT confidently to support learning and admin tasks
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Understanding of the educational system and current development

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and our Trust! Make a difference. Start your journey in education at Meon Way Federation.

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About this school

Meon Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
349
Avg teacher salary
£47,158
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.6:1
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO4 8NT

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Salary
£8.76 per hour
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
19 June 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026

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