Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant | PRU | Sherborne | September Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?

We are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Sherborne this September.

This specialist setting supports young people who are:

• On short-stay alternative provision placements
• Permanently excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion
• Accessing education due to medical needs
• Undergoing SEND assessments

You'll work alongside a dedicated team to provide consistent support, build positive relationships, and help students overcome barriers to learning.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Has worked with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEND or alternative provision (desirable)
• Is calm, resilient and confident in managing behaviour positively
• Can build trust and motivate young people
• Is passionate about helping every student succeed

What we offer:

• September start
• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing support from experienced consultants
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to be part of a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

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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