Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools Location: Portsmouth and Surrounding Areas Company: Teaching Personnel Salary: from £13.75 per hour Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP) Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Portsmouth! Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a real impact in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming primary schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking to build your experience or continue a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you! Role Responsibilities: Provide support to pupils in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, both 1:1 and in small groups Assist teachers with lesson preparation, behaviour management and classroom organisation Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment Support pupils with additional learning needs, including those with SEN Help children to develop academically, socially and emotionally Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with children or young people in any capacity A nurturing, patient and proactive approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to safeguarding and supporting all learners What Teaching Personnel Offers You: Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE Flexible work options to fit around your schedule Access to a range of local Portsmouth primary schools Opportunities for training and continued professional development (CPD) Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant Start your journey with Teaching Personnel and help shape young futures in Portsmouth today! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.