Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Portland, Dorset

Type: Flexible supply

Date posted: 29/04/2025

Salary: Market related

About the Role:

Are you passionate about helping children learn and grow? Do you have a natural ability to support others and want to make a real difference in a child’s education? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll be supporting our teachers in the classroom and helping to create a fun and inclusive environment where students can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting Teachers: You’ll work closely with the teacher to prepare lessons, set up activities, and help keep the classroom running smoothly. Whether it’s giving one-on-one support or leading small groups, you’ll play a key role in helping students succeed.
• Engaging Students: Encouraging students to participate in activities, helping them stay focused, and offering guidance when needed. You’ll be a positive presence in the classroom that motivates students to do their best.
• Supporting Individual Needs: Whether it’s helping students who need extra attention or working with those who need a little more encouragement, you’ll support their personal learning journeys. You might also assist with special educational needs (SEN) to ensure every child can access the curriculum.
• Monitoring Progress: You’ll assist in observing and tracking students’ progress, providing the teacher with helpful insights, and offering encouragement to students as they develop.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Positive Attitude: You’re kind, patient, and eager to support children in their learning. You genuinely enjoy helping others and creating a positive environment.
• Strong Communication Skills: Whether it’s talking with students, chatting with the teacher, or working with parents, clear communication is key.
• Team Player: You’ll be working alongside teachers, staff, and students, so being able to collaborate and work as part of a team is super important.
• Previous Experience: While it’s not a must, if you’ve worked with children in the past (either in a school or other setting), that’s a plus! If not, don’t worry—we’re happy to offer training to the right person.
• Organized and Flexible: You can manage your time and tasks well, but you're also able to adapt when plans change—no two days are the same in a classroom!
• Educational Requirements: A minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) is required. If you have qualifications in education or childcare, that’s a bonus.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay and flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A dedicated consultant to support your career
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

How to Apply:

Ready to join us? 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. Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

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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