Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – Primary School | Portland
Full-time | Long-term | September Start | From £84 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a real difference in the classroom?
Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in the Portland area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build experience in education or continue their journey in a rewarding school setting.
The Role:
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Full-time position starting in September
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Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
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Working 1:1 with pupils or in small group settings
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Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparation, and behaviour support
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Helping to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working with children in a school or similar setting (voluntary or paid)
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A patient, caring, and proactive attitude
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine interest in education and child development
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Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 TA) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily pay (from £84 per day)
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Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel
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A personal consultant to support your role and career goals
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Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent contracts
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A chance to work in a well-supported, community-focused school
Whether you're an experienced TA or just starting out and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!
Apply today or contact our Dorset & South West team for more details.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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