Teaching Assistant in Southsea

Prep School Teaching Assistant

Required From: September 2026

Contract Term: Fixed Term (until July 2027)

Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Weeks worked: Term time only (plus 3 days INSET)

Salary: GDST Regional Support Grade 2 (£26,088 pro rata ie: £8,764 pa)

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to work as a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to support the needs of two Key Stage 2 students with Education and Health Care Plans. You will be working under the guidance and supervision of the class teacher to support pupils in lessons. You will also deliver literacy, numeracy and social skills sessions on a 1:1 and small group basis.

This is a part time, 15 hours per week position, working during term time and staff training days. Hours are anticipated to be 09:00 am – 12:00 midday, Monday to Friday. The role is subject to the renewal of council funding and is therefore offered on a fixed-term basis until July 2027.

It is essential that an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent full and relevant qualification) is held.

The school

Portsmouth High School has been educating girls since 1882. The Prep school is a school where intellectual curiosity is developed and where girls enjoy learning through a range of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Staff use their considerable expertise to ensure that girls become explorers using thinking skills that apply across the curriculum and beyond into sport, music and drama.

We are a welcoming and caring community, committed to staff well-being. The school offers a range of career opportunities both internally and more widely throughout the GDST network.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible pension plan
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Employee discount benefits, financial advice and an employee assistance programme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 1 June 2026. Applications will be assessed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026 tbc.