Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – Bridport
Fixed-Term Contract – Start ASAP (Through to Summer 2026)
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping them flourish both academically and emotionally? A warm and welcoming school in Bridport is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team and play a key role in pupils’ day‑to‑day success.
This is a fixed‑term post running until the end of the Summer Term 2026, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Provide individual and small‑group support to help pupils make strong progress
- Encourage confidence, independence, and positive wellbeing
- Work closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver engaging learning activities
- Help maintain a nurturing, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment
- Support children with both their academic work and their social development
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and feel valued
- Bring patience, empathy, and a positive attitude to the role
- Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
- Be proactive, reliable, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child
Experience working in a school is beneficial, though individuals hoping to begin or develop a career in education are also encouraged to apply.
What the School Can Offer You
- A friendly and collaborative staff team
- Supportive, forward-thinking leadership
- Children who are eager to learn and engage
- Access to professional development and ongoing training
- Continued guidance from Teaching Personnel
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now through Teaching Personnel to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.
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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