Teaching Assistant

Make Every School Day Count

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Frome on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs while helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced teachers and support professionals, you will provide tailored assistance both inside and outside the classroom. Every day brings new opportunities to encourage progress, celebrate achievements and help learners overcome barriers to education.

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting communication and social development
• Encouraging independence and self-confidence
• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families

The environment is nurturing, supportive and focused on helping every learner achieve their individual goals.

Ideal Candidate

• Patient and adaptable
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Strong communicators
• Resilient and proactive
• Experienced in education, care or support work environments
• Committed to inclusive practice

Experience working with SEND is beneficial but not essential for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free safeguarding and SEND-focused training
• Access to nationally recognised CPD courses
• Dedicated specialist consultant support
• Career development pathways
• Flexible opportunities across specialist education settings
• Pension contributions

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people while developing your own professional skills within specialist education.

Apply now or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya today.

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.
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