Teaching Assistant

Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Contract Type: Ad-Hoc / Day-to-Day / Short-Term
Hours: Flexible – you choose when you work
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

Are you a flexible, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for work that fits around your lifestyle? We’re currently recruiting ad-hoc and day-to-day TAs to support a variety of welcoming schools across Weymouth.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to gain experience across different year groups and school settings — without the commitment of a long-term role. Whether you’re available a few days a week or full-time, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing classroom support to teachers across a range of subjects and key stages
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Assisting pupils with additional or special educational needs (SEN)
• Stepping in to cover absences or short-term support needs — no two days are the same!

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and confident individuals
• A passion for working with children and helping them achieve their best
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments
• Previous classroom or childcare experience (desirable but not essential)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Flexible ad-hoc work to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75 – £14.50 PAYE
• A variety of placements across friendly Weymouth schools
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• Opportunities to build experience across age ranges and school types

How to Apply

If you’re ready for flexible work that fits around you, we’d love to have you on board.

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.
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