Teach Portsmouth Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair 2025

Portsmouth Central Library
Wednesday 19 November 2025
10am  -  11:45am  &  12pm  -  2pm

Discover jobs and training opportunities to support children and young people

+ Jobs + Training + Apprenticeships + Information and advice + Taster sessions
  • Want to support pupils in a primary or secondary school?
  • Need to gain a qualification or build experience?

Join us for one of two identical sessions at the Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair at Portsmouth Central Library on Wednesday 19 November 2025 from 10am - 11:45am and 12pm - 2pm.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of children and young people, whether you're supporting learning in the classroom as a teaching assistant or working one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.

Meet schools, colleges, and other organisations looking for passionate individuals to join their teams. Watch short presentations, ask questions, and explore the many ways you can start or grow your career in education.

Features

Speak to schools and other organisations promoting vacancies

Watch short presentations on working in a school/college in a support role

Sign up to taster sessions to build confidence before applying for a job

View vacancies and opportunities on the jobs board

Presentation schedule

Presentations begin at the start of the event. After the presentations end, attendees will be able to meet employers and training providers.

First session

10:00 AM Welcome and introduction
10:05 AM Meet the professionals - Support staff share their experiences
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM The Learning Place, City of Portsmouth College and HSDC - Accredited courses
10:20 AM Panel Q&A session
10:25 AM - 11:45 AM Speak to exhibitors about support and teaching assistant jobs and opportunities

Second session

12:00 PM Welcome and introduction
12:05 PM Meet the professionals - Support staff share their experiences
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM The Learning Place, City of Portsmouth College and HSDC - Accredited courses
12:20 PM Panel Q&A session
12:25 PM - 2:00 PM Speak to exhibitors about support and teaching assistant jobs and opportunities

Tickets will open soon

We look forward to welcoming you to the Teach Portsmouth Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair soon.

Registration for the event will be announced in an upcoming Teach Portsmouth e-newsletter.

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Top questions

What is the Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair?

The Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair offers more than just teaching assistant roles, it’s your gateway to a wide range of support positions in education.

Schools, colleges, and other organisations are looking for patient, professional individuals to help pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're guiding students one-to-one or supporting learning across a whole class, there’s a role for you.

Come along and discover where your skills could take you. Exhibitors are ready to meet you and help you take the next step.

What is the format of the event?

Each session begins with a series of short presentations, before breaking out into a traditional recruitment fair where you can meet and talk to each exhibitor.

We would recommend arriving at the start of each session to get the most out of your experience, however, once the presentations end, you can drop in. If you are unable to make the start of the session, you can still attend the event.

What are taster sessions?

Schools and other organisations who attend the event can choose to participate in this scheme.

Taster sessions are often no longer than 1.5 hours, which gives those who sign up a chance to meet staff, have a tour and learn more about their vacancies and opportunities after the jobs fair.

Those who enrol on taster sessions have gone on to become teaching assistants and volunteers in schools.

When will information on exhibitors be announced?

A list of exhibitors will be published in due course. Please check back regularly or subscribe to the Teach Portsmouth newsletter to be the first to hear about them.