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Teaching Assistant in Social Science

United Kingdom, Portsmouth Employment contract 16853.46 - 17961.57 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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The Teaching Assistant for Social Science will work closely with the Social Science team. As a Teaching Assistant in Social Science, you will cover lessons as required. You will be given course plans and resources for any lessons that you are requested to cover. In addition to covering some lessons you will also be responsible for a wide range of administration tasks for the Social Sciences department.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver pre-prepared set work to whole class groups and support their work in the event of teaching staff absence
  • Carry out a range of administration tasks for the department, using college processes and systems
  • Deliver one to one and small group programmes to students who are in need of extra support or stretch and challenge, outside the classroom, as directed by the Curriculum Manager in conjunction with teaching staff
  • To communicate concerns and news of progress to teachers and Curriculum Manager, on a regular basis, including at team meetings
  • Supporting students with a range of barriers to learning to access the curriculum whilst encouraging the development of independent learning skills
  • Assist in the preparation/adaptation of teaching and learning materials
  • Administrational duties for the department

Requirements

  • A good standard of basic education (Maths and English GCSE pass or equivalent)
  • 2 to 3 A Level passes or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • A level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willing to work towards
  • Computer literate

What we offer

  • Annual Leave: 8.2 weeks per full year inclusive of winter shutdown
  • Pension: Generous Local Government pension
  • Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
  • Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
  • Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
  • Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
  • Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
  • Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets

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