We are located near the beautiful conservation area of Baffins Pond and Langstone Harbour and are fortunate enough to have a large green space of our own and outdoor learning facilities that provide endless opportunities. We aim to give children learning and life experiences that inspire and motivate and as the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment we offer a welcoming and safe environment to enable children achieve their full potential.

Our children are taught the skills that will carry them through life as confident, happy and resourceful individuals. We are a ‘Learning’ community where children and adults alike, seek chances to further their knowledge. This is an Academy where children are encouraged to take risks and own their learning so that they develop a passion for enquiry. 

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant with the flexibility to work across the Academy as directed, to commence as soon after interview as possible; 32.08 hours per week; 38 weeks per annum.  Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work.

Contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the class room, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher.  This will involve providing assistance to the Class teacher in supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources. 

With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people especially the pupils.  You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.    For further details please refer to the job profile.

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women (particularly for senior leadership roles).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

To apply for this vacancy download the Application form and Monitoring for equality form (or collecting a job pack from the KS2 office before 22 July 2025 and sending the completed
forms to the school by e-mail (jobs@langstone-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk) or via post to Langstone Primary Academy, Stride Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, PO3 6EZ.