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
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Meon Junior School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11
- 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
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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