Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced, adaptable and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a truly rewarding role?

We are seeking a confident and committed Teaching Assistant to join a highly complex, specialist education setting based in Weymouth. This is not a typical school environment - it is a dynamic and diverse provision supporting pupils with a wide range of educational needs, requiring patience, flexibility and strong professional judgement.-

About the Role

• Supporting pupils across mixed-age classes, ranging from 4 to 19 years old
• Supporting students with complex needs, which may include social, emotional and behavioural challenges
• Helping to maintain a structured, nurturing and safe learning environment
• Encouraging independence, resilience and positive engagement in learning

Due to the complexity of the setting, this role would suit a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Experienced in working within specialist or alternative provisions
• Confident supporting a broad range of ages and abilities
• Calm, patient and adaptable in fast-changing situations
• Comfortable working within creative and practical learning environments
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a complex school or specialist setting is essential
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people across a wide age range
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Resilience and emotional intelligence

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in a unique and creative educational environment. If you thrive in varied, challenging roles and are committed to supporting young people to reach their potential, we would 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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