The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.

Teaching Assistants (TAs) in the Junior School work under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching and report to the Head of the Junior School.

Teaching Assistants work term time only to include all Professional Development Days (INSET) as set out in the school calendar. In addition, there is a requirement to support a small number of events and information evenings each academic year and overtime will be paid for attendance at these events and evenings.

This is a part time vacancy for 35.5 hours per week during school terms, working with staff and pupils in Years 5 and 6. For the 2026-27 academic year an indicative work pattern is shown below although this could be subject to change. Hours are worked across both the core school day and in wrap around care provision. Please note that work patterns may vary in future academic years according to the operational needs of the school: 

Monday - 08.00 to 16.30 Tuesday - 08.00 to 13.30 Wednesday - 08.00 to 13.30 Thursday - 08.00 to 15.00 Friday - 08.00 to 17.00

All candidates should hold a relevant childcare qualification to at least NVQ Level 3, completed in full, and will be asked to provide their original qualification certificates as part of the interview process.

How to apply:

Candidates are asked to apply using the online MyNewTerm application form linked to this advert.

Any enquiries about the role or how to apply are welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.