Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School, Gosport (PO12)
Prospero Teaching is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school based in Gosport (PO12), who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a class-based role supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with the class teacher to support pupils throughout the school day-helping them feel confident, safe, and ready to learn.
Daily Responsibilities
1. Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils with learning and social skills
2. Encourage positive behaviour and help children build friendships
3. Support emotional wellbeing and help remove barriers to learning
4. Work flexibly across different classes and follow a daily timetable
5. Use initiative to ensure all learners achieve the best outcomes
Who We’re Looking For
6. Patient, caring, and a strong team player
7. GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (grade C or level 4)
8. Experience is helpful but not essential-training and support will be provided
9. Calm and positive approach to supporting children with a range of needs
10. Empathetic understanding of behaviour and emotional development
11. Willingness to undergo training, including support for children with medical needs
12. Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
Key Details
13. Working Hours: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
14. Term-Time Only: 39 weeks per year
15. Starting Pay: £ per hour
16. Location: Mainstream primary school in Gosport (PO12)
17. Contract Type: Ongoing position
Requirements to Apply
18. The right to work in the UK
19. A DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
20. Two references from individuals who can speak to your experience with children or in education
If this sounds like the right role for you, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.