Teaching Assistant

 Make a Real Difference in Education – Join Us as a Teaching Assistant!
Location: Shaftesbury
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you based in or near Shaftesbury and passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to young learners' educational journeys? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
We’re currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils (4–11 years) in a vibrant and welcoming school environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to work in education, support children’s development, and make every school day a success for pupils and staff alike.

You will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support in the classroom, whether in group settings or through valuable 1:1 interactions. No two days are the same – your impact will be felt every step of the way.

v  What You'll Be Doing:
 Supporting class teachers throughout the school day
 Working with pupils individually and in small groups to support learning
 Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom atmosphere
 Using initiative to manage classroom dynamics effectively

v  What We're Looking For:
 Previous experience working with children aged 4–11
 Able to provide two professional references
 Strong communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with staff and students
 Reliable, flexible, and punctual with a proactive mindset
 A positive, “can-do” attitude and a desire to grow professionally

v  Why Apply?
 Opportunity to gain valuable experience in education – perfect for aspiring teachers or childcare professionals

Friendly and supportive school environments
Access to free training and ongoing professional development
Full support with DBS checks and safeguarding compliance
Possibility for long-term or permanent placement

Important to Know:

• This is a temporary position, but permanent opportunities may become available.
• Teaching Personnel is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and online searches, are part of our recruitment process.
• Statutory holiday pay (12.07%) is included in all pay rates.
• FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training provided for all registered candidates.

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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