Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Minehead
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full-time or Part-time options available

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools in the Minehead area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children learn, develop, and feel confident in the classroom.

You will work alongside teachers and school support teams to provide assistance during lessons, help pupils stay focused and engaged, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in education or continue developing their skills within school settings.

Role responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom tasks

• Encouraging positive behaviour and active participation

• Helping pupils understand and complete their work

• Contributing to a safe, supportive and engaging environment

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people

• A patient, supportive and proactive approach

• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive rapport

• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team

• Flexibility to work across different classes and year groups

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Access to a range of training and CPD courses

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support

• Flexible working patterns to match your availability

• Opportunities to gain long-term or permanent roles

If you are passionate about supporting students and would like to work as a Teaching Assistant in Minehead, we would welcome your application. Apply today to join Teaching Personnel.

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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