Teaching Assistant - Wimborne Primary School presso Portsmouth City Council Enterprise

COVER STAFF - LEAD TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary: Band 5 (£26,473 to £28,239 FTE) Permanent

Contract/Hours: 37 hrs per week, term time only

Start date: ASAP

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant looking to develop themselves as a member of our cover team.  You will be releasing teachers and teaching whole classes across the primary school. 

You will:

• have experience of working in a school as a teaching assistant and have some experience of covering classes
• have very high expectations about what children can achieve 
• have a calm, positive approach and be resilient and flexible
• have a qualification in English and maths – GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent)
• embrace our ethos of our ‘STAR’ values

In return we can offer:

• a supportive, friendly and motivated team of staff, who show a passionate commitment to improving learners’ educational experiences.
• an engaging and nurturing environment where learners are encouraged to care, support and learn from each other.
• fantastic children
• a commitment to providing continuing professional development.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

See our website http://www.wimborne.portsmouth.sch.uk for more information about our school. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please e-mail ([email protected]) or deliver your completed application form to the school

Application form

Job description 

Closing date:  3^rd Nov 2025

Interviews:      7^th Nov 2025