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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Meon Junior School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at Meon Infant and Junior School on a Fixed Term basis. 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.

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

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

Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027

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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
TSAT Pay Group 2 pro rata to £19,009 - £21,226 for hours and weeks stated (£25,077 - £28,001 FTE)
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
19 June 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026

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