Supply Desk are seeking a teaching assistant for KS2

Starting: March 2026 - July 2026

Pay: £85-£92

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 – Monday - Thursday

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have experience working with KS2 children? Would you like to make a huge difference to the beginning of a child’s school life?

This is in a school which is a “Good” school in the Portsmouth area. The school would require you to work both in class and as a 1:1. You would need to be someone that can support with empathy, patience and resilience. A knowledge of the KS2 curriculum would be advantageous.

About the school:

• Average 2 form entry school
• A diverse community setting close to local transport links
• Strong community involvement
• Children feel encouraged, valued and confident
• Ofsted recognised “Good” school

Job Description:

• Working within KS2
• Working with a high percentage of SEND such as Autism, SEMH and ADHD
• Supporting whole class with Guided Reading, Maths and English, phonics and general classroom support
• Long -term contract 
• Pay: Daily Rate (£85-£92)
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Start Date: March 2026
  • Contract Length: Long-term
  • Hours: Part-time

Individual Profile:

• Resilient, empathetic and experienced working with children
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
• Intervention experience preferred

Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and a new CPD hub to access training for free such as Trauma informed Practice, Adaptive Teaching, Autism Awareness and many more, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk offer a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle- yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

If you would like to be considered for this role please click the apply button below to submit your CV for consideration.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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Contact information

Emma Russell