Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is currently collaborating with a well-established mainstream secondary school in Weymouth, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The position is available for a September Start.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about education and eager to build a long-term career within a school environment. Should you thrive in this role, there is potential for the position to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students aged 11-16, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and time management.
• Encouraging students' academic and personal growth.
• Providing support for students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in an educational setting.
• Confidence working with children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong time management skills.
• Passion for supporting children’s academic and emotional needs.
• A solid understanding of the secondary Maths and English curriculum.
• Enthusiasm, calmness, and motivation to make a positive impact.

If successful, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will contact you to guide you through the registration process, which includes an interview, DBS application, and reference checks.

As a member of Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly rates starting from £13.45 (rate subject to experience, qualifications, and scale).
• A guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD opportunities to support your professional development.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

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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