Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Reeson Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a vibrant and supportive Primary based in the Portsmouth area. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is motivated, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with a wide range of needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will ideally be Team Teach trained (within the last 2 years) and confident supporting pupils who present with additional challenges such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, behavioural needs, SLD, and trauma-related difficulties. However, for the right candidate, we are able to offer high-quality Team Teach training, providing an excellent opportunity to gain this valuable qualification.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing structure, encouragement, and tailored support to help pupils progress both socially and academically.

Teaching Assistant Role Information:

• Full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Team Teach training preferred - training can be provided

Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Use Team Teach strategies (or willingness to learn) to help regulate behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to implement personalised strategies
• Support children in regulating behaviour, building confidence, and engaging in learning
• Encourage positive social and emotional development
• Adapt to a fast-paced and varied environment while maintaining a calm, consistent approach

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Team Teach trained (preferred) or willingness to complete training provided by us
• Previous experience working with children with additional needs is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills with a nurturing and patient approach
• Ability to adapt quickly, use initiative, and remain resilient under pressure
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A genuine passion for supporting children to reach their potential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you are committed, motivated, and ready to take on a vital role in a Primary, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%