Teaching Assistant in Social Science

Job Title

Teaching Assistant in Social Science

Sixth Form Campus

Actual £16,853.46 - £17,696.13, Full Time Equivalent £24,521.29 - £25,747.35 per annum

30 Hours per week, 36 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-Time, Permanent

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

• Annual Leave:
  You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension:
  Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at
• 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!

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.

• 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. At the direction of the teacher, work may include a range of tasks, relevant to the course and development of the student.
• Assist in the preparation/adaptation of teaching and learning materials.
• As experience develops, deliver pre-prepared set work to whole class groups and support their work in the event of teaching staff absence
• Administrational duties for the department.

• 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

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.