Teaching Assistant

Porchester Junior School is in the heart of Carlton, educating children from 7-11 years. The school’s vision and ethos are at the heart of everything we do. We are the PRIDE of Porchester and demonstrate our values of respect, aspiration, responsibility, confidence and resilience every single day. We provide a child‑focused learning environment which promotes a love of learning, and our ambition to develop pupils as leaders runs throughout the school. We recognise the individuality of every child and ensure that each one achieves their full potential. This was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection (April 2026), where the school was judged to achieve a strong standard in all areas, with inspectors highlighting our inclusive culture, high expectations and calm, purposeful learning environment. Our school is proud of the strong bonds created with our children, staff and families; we call ourselves the Porchester Family, reflected in pupils’ views of the school as “one big family” (Ofsted, 2026). Our staff have a ‘can-do’ approach, care for each other, learn together and work as a high‑performing team. Importantly, we also know how to have fun! We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about inclusion and committed to providing high‑quality education for all children, including those with diverse needs Has a strong interest in education and its impact on children’s lives Builds positive, supportive relationships with all pupils and has high aspirations for every child Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, integrity and professionalism Is a proactive and committed team player Has strong attention to detail Is willing to go the extra mile and contribute positively to our school community