Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Bridport, Dorset

Location: Bridport, Dorset
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Flexible supply
Salary: £13.75 hr
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Support, inspire, and shape young minds – join a caring primary school in Bridport.

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bridport to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for working with children and a commitment to helping them thrive academically and emotionally.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour management, and classroom organisation
• Offer one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Help prepare resources and support learning activities
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, tutoring, or youth work)
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to learning support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for education and pupil development
• A valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (e.g. Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, Phonics)
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for temp-to-perm roles in local schools
• A rewarding role making a real difference in children’s lives

How to Apply:

If you're ready to inspire and support young learners in Bridport primary schools, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com or contact us on 02380836649.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.

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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