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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Ark Schools

Location:
United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23723.00 - 24790.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Join our dynamic team of staff working towards achieving our values of Resilience, Respect, Aspiration, Unity, Kindness and Community. We are seeking a passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the learning and development of students across EYFS. The role is to begin ASAP.

Job Responsibility:

Assisting the learning and development of students across EYFS

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 year’s experience as a teaching assistant
Have worked with children with specific learning, physical and social needs
Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills
Have high expectations of pupil behaviour
Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which personal development and well-being is priority

What we offer:

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale
Twice as many training days as standard
Generous pension scheme
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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