Location: Portsmouth
Pay:

• Learning Support Assistants: £13.75 per hour
• Teachers: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048)

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Multiple roles available – permanent, temporary, and supply placements

About the Roles

Teaching Personnel are working with SEND schools and specialist provisions across Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area to recruit qualified Teachers and Learning Support Assistants.

We currently have several opportunities available for candidates ready to start immediately and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. 

Role Responsibilities Teachers

• Deliver engaging, SEND-focused lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress
• Work closely with LSAs, SENCOs, and the wider school team
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Support children with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teachers (QTS or equivalent)
• Experienced LSAs or Teaching Assistants
• Candidates passionate about supporting pupils in SEND settings
• Individuals who hold an enhanced child-only DBS (or are willing to obtain one)

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate opportunities across Portsmouth SEND schools
• Competitive pay rates for both LSAs and Teachers
• Flexible placements – permanent, long-term, and supply roles available
• Dedicated support from a local consultant
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Defence and and embodying our positive brand image
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1506/ / /R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/1506/ / /R/BULocation: Portsmouth

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Defence and and embodying our positive brand image
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0906/ / /R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/0906/ / /R/BULocation: Portsmouth

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 8 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1106/ / /BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/1106/ / /BULocation: Portsmouth

We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as Costa's next Assistant Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Assistant Manager will:

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0806/ / /SU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/0806/ / /SULocation: Cosham

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Costa Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week.

As a Costa Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Costa? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported
• Being a responsible key holder
• Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Cafe Supervisor will:

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service
• Team player and can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1506/ / /R/WJ #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/1506/ / /R/WJLocation: Cosham

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Our client is looking for a Maths Teacher to work within a highly prestigious independent school based in Portsmouth.

*Maths Teacher required to work on a full-time basis in January 2026

*Outstanding School in Portsmouth

*Excellent Maths Teacher to join a highly successful and well-resourced department

Our client is looking for a Maths Teacher to teach within a highly prestigious Independent school based in central Portsmouth. This is a full-time position teaching. The successful Maths Teacher will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful department. This is an excellent opportunity to teach within one of the best schools in Portsmouth where students are able, and behaviour is exceptional. To be considered for this opportunity please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

Experience and Qualifications

• Maths Teacher
• Be enthusiastic, inspiring teacher
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e. PGCE)
• Legal ability to work within the UK

School Information

This is an outstanding Independent school based near Portsmouth. The school has an extraordinary academic Maths of excellence (88% A*- B at A-level) in addition to state-of-the-art facilities. This over-subscribed school has four applicants for ever space available and boasts a brilliant reputation within the local community. All in all, this is an excellent school to work within both in terms of students and staff members.

They are proud of their ethos of continual self-improvement, which characterises every aspect of their rich and culturally diverse school. The Good Schools Guide explains that Pastoral Care is front and centre. There are bountiful opportunities for academic development beyond the curriculum. It is also a School that looks forward and outward whilst remaining aware of its roots.

- In 2023 the school was named amongst the top 25 schools in Kent

- 89% of all GCSE results were Grade 9, 8 or 7 (equivalent to A* or A)

- Very high level of pupil behaviour

- Outstanding facilities and resources

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS

Application

To be considered for this opportunity working as a Maths Teacher please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

Location: UK - Field-based

Salary: £26,000.00 + pa Various allowances

About the Role: If you have a passion for engineering and are looking for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading provider in the SatCom and Maritime sector. As part of the field engineering team, you'll support a wide range of vessels – from super tankers to mega yachts – installing, maintaining, and repairing vital communications and navigation systems.

The role offers the chance to work independently or as part of a team, supported by extensive training from industry-leading manufacturers. You'll be part of a collaborative, can-do culture in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop technically and work on complex retrofit and bridge integration projects.

Client: Our client delivers satellite and radio communication solutions globally, with operations across Europe, Singapore, and the United States. They employ approximately 250 people worldwide and provide secure, high-quality communication services for maritime, enterprise, and government sectors.

Industry Sector: SatCom, Maritime

What You'll Do:

• Perform VDR Annual Performance Tests (VDR-APTs)
• Conduct radio surveys and inspections
• Install, repair, and maintain GMDSS communication equipment
• Install, repair, and maintain navigational systems
• Install, repair, and maintain VSAT satellite broadband systems
• Work on retrofit projects, completing full bridge system installations and large-scale integrations

What We'll Expect:

• Higher National Certificate (HNC), ONC, NVQ Level or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Ideally educated or qualified in an IT or engineering-related field
• Possession of a full, clean driving licence
• Ability to pass a marine/offshore medical examination
• Valid passport for international travel
• At least 3 years of experience as a Marine Service Engineer
• Strong knowledge of electronic and electrical engineering principles
• GMDSS Radio Operator / Maintainer Licence preferred

What We Offer:

• Work with Tier 1 manufacturers and receive regular OEM training
• A varied and dynamic role within a fast-growing engineering team
• Opportunities to work on high-profile marine vessels and complex projects
• A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and professional growth

Application Process: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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