Description Apprentice Teaching Assistant Salary: £8.76 per hour Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Start date: September 2025 Contract: Fixed term Closing Date: 13/07/2025 Interview Date: TBC To apply please refer to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website: Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Portsmouth - TSAT Do you have a passion for education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young learners? We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team at New Horizons Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate and dedicated about transforming the life chances of our pupils. You will support the teaching and learning at our school whilst gaining hands on experience and working towards a recognised qualification. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You will be supported with excellent training to become a skilled and valued team member. You will hold GCSE or Functional Skills equivalent (Grade 4/C or Level 2) in Maths and English. What you will need to succeed: For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description Provide teaching and learning to our students with the support of the Classroom Teacher Ability to motivate and to support learning Committed to supporting pupils to reach their full potential Effective communicator both orally and in writing Good ICT skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills Understanding of the educational system and current development About Us At New Horizons Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, welcoming and vibrant community where smiles and positivity are part of everyday life. Strong, nurturing relationships are at the heart of our school; we know children learn best when they feel happy and safe. Our dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that children thrive and can grow to become their best selves. The starfish in our school logo is more than just a symbol, it reminds us that each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference, no matter how small. We encourage both staff and pupils to approach each day with purpose, kindness and the desire to positively impact those around them. Click here to watch The Starfish Story “Pupils behave well in class and feel safe. They listen to teachers and to each other attentively, respecting the views of others” – Ofsted Our core values: Ready, Respectful and Safe underpin everything we do. These values help us create a positive and supportive learning environment for everyone. Could you help our children to be ready, respectful and safe in all they do? If so, we would love to hear how you could contribute to our community. As an accredited thinking school, we carefully consider how we teach our children to be effective independent learners. Our teachers use ‘Thinking Tools’ and children become more independent in their learning because of them; and this builds their self-esteem. Teaching children how to learn has been proven to have a huge impact on accelerating their progress. In turn, this builds confidence and makes school a happy experience. Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Learn more about our Vision and Values here What our Trust will offer you: Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels. Performance Related Pay : We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust. Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses. Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers. TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme. TSAT Benefits portal : a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more! Next steps: If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today! Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Gemma Muscat, Office Manager on gemma.muscat@newhorizonsprimary.tsat.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk