Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Dorset (Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch & surrounding areas)
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Supply Opportunities
Start Date: Ongoing

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Dorset? We’re seeking caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals with experience working with children in either educational or care settings.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, helping create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and assisting teachers with day-to-day activities. This is a rewarding role for anyone who loves working with children and making a difference in their education and development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities

• Work with individuals or small groups of children to support learning

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers

• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in education or care

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Patient, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting children

• Passionate about making a difference in children’s learning and wellbeing

Benefits

• Full-time, part-time, and supply opportunities across Dorset

• Competitive pay rates

• Flexible working hours – term-time only

• Ongoing support and access to professional development

Apply today: ellen.wilcox@teachingpersonnel.com

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.
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