Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Portsmouth | Independent School | Upper KS2 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Start Date: 13th April Contract: Full-time, Term-time only (Long-term role) Are you a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant looking to advance your career in a supportive, high‑achieving school? A prestigious independent school in Portsmouth—renowned for its academic excellence, strong pastoral values, and vibrant co‑curricular programme—is seeking a talented Teaching Assistant to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a respected private school setting, supporting teaching and learning across Year 5 and Year 6. About the Role As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in enhancing the learning experience and supporting pupil progress. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high‑quality support, contributing to a positive and engaging classroom environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress Support the social, emotional, and academic development of learners Prepare classroom materials and resources Help maintain a calm, inclusive and well‑managed learning environment Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals What We’re Looking For We are seeking a committed professional with: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (non-EYFS specific) – essential Experience supporting pupils across Upper Key Stage 2 A proactive, motivated, and compassionate approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting pupil development Working Hours & Benefits Full-time, Monday–Friday Term-time only Long-term position Competitive pay with holiday allowance Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school environment If you are a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant looking to progress your career in an exceptional school, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV! 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.