Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Portland, Dorset
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent/Temporary
Salary: Market Related
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants for primary schools in Portland, Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment, helping to ensure that children receive the highest quality education. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning, assist with classroom activities, and provide individual or small group support where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting pupils with their learning.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support for pupils with varying needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Help prepare classroom resources and materials.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment.
• Support with assessments and track pupils' progress.
• Foster a caring and supportive relationship with pupils to encourage their development and wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a teaching or educational support role.
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young learners.
• Enhanced DBS check (Teaching Personnel can assist with this process if necessary).
• An understanding of safeguarding policies and practices.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with excellent resources.
• Potential for long-term roles or permanent positions.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in a child's education.

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role to Beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com or call 01202297744.

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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