Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Wareham & Surrounding Areas
SEN Experience Preferred | Long-Term & Ad Hoc Roles | Paid to Scale

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of welcoming and supportive schools in and around Wareham who are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams. We have a variety of opportunities available, including longer-term placements and flexible ad hoc roles, offering work to suit a range of availability.

This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting pupils—particularly those with SEN needs—and who are happy to travel to local schools when required.

Position Details:

• Role: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Wareham and surrounding areas
• Start Date: Immediate and ongoing
• Contract: Long-term placements and ad hoc supply
• Pay: Paid to scale, paid weekly via PAYE

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, with SEN experience preferred
• Is confident supporting pupils in class, small groups or 1:1
• Is flexible and adaptable to different school environments
• Is happy to drive / travel to local schools (preferred)
• Has a DBS on the Update Service (preferred) or is happy to apply through Teaching Personnel
• Brings a patient, proactive and positive approach to learning support

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Paid to scale, weekly through PAYE – no umbrella fees
• A dedicated consultant offering consistent support
• Flexible roles to suit your availability and preferences
• Access to a wide network of supportive schools in and around Wareham
• Free and subsidised CPD, including SEN, behaviour management and safeguarding

If you’re a committed Teaching Assistant based in or near Wareham and looking for flexible, rewarding opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and attach your CV to be considered for current and upcoming roles.

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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