Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Bridport & Surrounding Areas
Long-Term & Daily Supply | Flexible Travel | DBS Support Available

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a range of welcoming and supportive schools in and around Bridport, with additional opportunities across the surrounding areas. We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants who are happy to commute locally and are looking for a mix of long-term placements and day-to-day supply work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants flexible work, and is passionate about supporting pupils in the classroom.

Position Details:

• Role: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Bridport + surrounding areas
• Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Contract: Long-term roles and daily supply available
• Pay: Competitive rates, paid weekly via PAYE

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children (school-based or transferable experience welcome)
• Is confident supporting pupils in the classroom and small groups
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is flexible, reliable, and happy to commute to local schools
• Has a DBS on the Update Service (preferred) or is happy to apply for one through us
• Brings a positive, patient and proactive approach

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella fees
• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Access to a wide range of schools in and around Bridport
• Free and subsidised CPD, including safeguarding and SEN training

If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant based near Bridport and open to both long-term and daily roles, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and attach your CV to be considered for immediate opportunities.

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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