Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Pay: £96.90 - £114 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role

Main Purpose:
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a supportive and ambitious school in Poole that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and personally by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives and to be part of a school that values every student’s potential.

Key Objectives

Learning Support

• Support pupils' learning through targeted interventions and small-group work.

• Encourage student independence and self-confidence while maintaining high academic standards.

• Promote inclusive classroom practice by encouraging collaboration among students.

• Work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to assess needs and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Adapt classroom resources to meet the needs of EAL and SEND students.

• Support follow-up from external services such as speech and language or occupational therapy.

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and deliver booster/intervention sessions for targeted learning areas.

• Record observations and feedback on student progress.

• Help prepare teaching materials and support classroom displays.

• Assist with whole-class activities and behaviour management strategies.

• Support learning beyond the classroom in areas such as libraries or ICT suites.

Support for the School

• Supervise pupils during non-classroom times including breaks and lunchtimes.

• Provide general pastoral support to students.

• Assist with school trips and out-of-school learning experiences, ensuring student safety and wellbeing under teacher supervision.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility, patience, and a proactive attitude.

• Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential.

• An enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.

• A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your role.

• Regular CPD and training opportunities.

• Access to the Teaching Personnel online training platform.

• Opportunities to progress into SEN support or other education roles.

• £50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply).

If you're ready to support students in a rewarding role and become part of a collaborative school environment in Poole, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take your next step in education.

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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.
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