Portsmouth City Council
Support Staff/ Teaching Assistant - St George’s Beneficial C of E Primary School
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Support Staff/ Teaching Assistant
Salary: Pay Band 3 (FTE: £25,948) actual £16,726
Hours: 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract: 1 Year fixed Term initially with the possibility of an extension
Start date: 1st September 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled person to join the team here at St George’s as a member of the support staff team helping young children with additional learning needs to thrive and achieve their very best. This is a marvellous opportunity to sink your teeth into something new and we encourage interested parties to get in touch with questions and to arrange a visit.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- The successful candidate should be calm, flexible, committed and interested in pupil development
- Can work as part of a team, working alongside the class teacher to share responsibility for the progress of identified pupils.
- Is confident to work individually where needed and be flexible.
- Can support children through interventions and groups as directed by the class teacher, adapting the learning as needed and reporting back the progress made.
- Can work on their own initiative with 1:1 children with SEND
- Values the importance of forming positive relationships with children, other staff, professionals and parents.
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The staff here are supportive, driven and friendly, with a range of skills and expertise to offer you an excellent initiation into school and into your new post.
Please contact pkenny@stgbs.co.uk to arrange a tour and discussion with a member of the team.
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St George’s Beneficial C of E Primary School and Portsmouth City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: 14th July 2026
Interviews: 16th July 2026
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