Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Location: Sherborne, Somerset
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time (Full Academic Year)
Salary: £90–£95 per day (Based on a 6.5-hour working day)

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a thriving, community-focused primary school seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026 for the full academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in a welcoming and inclusive environment, helping them to build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small intervention groups.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils who require additional academic, emotional or behavioural support.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and personal development.
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), although this is desirable rather than essential.
• Is patient, empathetic and passionate about supporting children to succeed.
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Is looking for a fulfilling role for the full academic year.

Training & Development:

Whilst previous SEN experience is highly desirable, it is not essential. Teaching Personnel provides access to a range of professional development opportunities throughout the vetting process and beyond, including:

• Thrive Training
• Speech and Language Awareness
• Safeguarding & Prevent Training
• Additional CPD courses designed to support your professional growth.

Safeguarding & Vetting:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check (or be registered on the DBS Update Service).
• Two professional references.
• Right to Work checks.
• Verification of qualifications and employment history.
• A safeguarding interview in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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