Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Pay Rate: £85-£100 per day (dependent on experience)
September is one of the busiest times of the year for schools, and Supply Desk is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools across Portsmouth.
Whether you're an experienced TA or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we have opportunities supporting pupils in mainstream classrooms, SEND provisions and one-to-one roles.
Key Responsibilities- Support pupils individually and in small groups.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities.
- Encourage confidence, independence and engagement.
- Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
- Adapt support to meet individual learning needs.
- Experience working with children is desirable.
- Patient, caring and reliable approach.
- Strong communication skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Long-term opportunities from September.
- Friendly and supportive teams.
- Ongoing CPD and training.
- Potential permanent positions.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Pay: £85-£100 per day
Benefits- Weekly pay
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Free CPD
- Dedicated consultant
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.