Teaching Assistant – Sturminster Newton

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant | Sturminster Newton | Secondary Education

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in Sturminster Newton, supporting pupils within a secondary school environment. The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in their education and development.

About the position

You will provide valuable support to teachers and pupils throughout the school day, helping students engage with lessons and access the curriculum. Depending on your experience, you may work with individual pupils, small groups or provide general classroom assistance.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have worked in secondary schools, primary schools, SEND settings, childcare, youth work or similar environments.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people

• A supportive and encouraging approach

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

• Patience, resilience and a flexible attitude

• A willingness to support pupils with a range of learning needs

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or Classroom Assistant would be beneficial.

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Competitive PAYE rates

• Flexible education opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to permanent, temporary and supply vacancies

• Free CPD training

• Opportunities to gain experience across different schools and settings

If you're based in Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne or the surrounding areas and are interested in Teaching Assistant opportunities, get in touch today.

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.
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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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