All Locations:

Portsmouth

Salary Details:

£8.76 per hour

Function:

Support Staff

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Hours Per Week:

Weeks Per Year:

Required Start Date:

23/02/2026

Interview Date:

TBC

Advertising End Date:

22 Feb 2026

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Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About The Role

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners?

Meon Way Federation is seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated, caring and ready to build a rewarding career in education. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting classroom teaching and helping pupils thrive, all while gaining hands-on experience working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will be supported every step of the way with high quality training and mentorship, equipping you with the skills to become a valued and confident member of our team.

What you will need:

GCSE or Functional Skills (Grade 4/C or Level 2) in Maths and English
A genuine desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their learning journey

Key Responsibilities:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

Support teaching and learning alongside the Classroom Teacher
Motivate and encourage pupils to reach their full potential
Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
Use ICT confidently to support learning and admin tasks
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Understanding of the educational system and current development

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and our Trust!

Make a difference. Start your journey in education at Meon Way Federation.

About Us

Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.

“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted

Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.

Click here for a welcome message from the Executive Headteacher of Meon Way Federation

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

Competitive Pay Scales
Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
Training: Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Caroline Sage on [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]

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