Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Weymouth

1:1 & General Classroom Support | KS1 & KS2 | Flexible Travel

Teaching Personnel is currently supporting a number of warm and welcoming primary schools across Weymouth who are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

We have a variety of opportunities available for those confident working 1:1, providing general classroom support, or a mix of both across KS1 and KS2.

Whether you’re looking for short-term cover, longer-term placements, or consistent weekly work, we can offer flexibility to suit your availability and experience.

Position Details:

Role: Teaching Assistant (1:1 & General TA roles available)

Location: Weymouth + surrounding areas

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Contract: Full-time or part-time; short-term or long-term placements

Pay: Paid to scale, depending on experience and role responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting children (school-based or transferable experience welcome)

Confidence working with pupils across KS1 and KS2

Ability to provide nurturing, proactive support in both 1:1 and whole-class settings

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A positive, patient, and adaptable mindset

Willingness to commute to nearby schools (driving preferable)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

Paid to scale, weekly via PAYE – no umbrella fees

A dedicated consultant to support your journey

Flexible roles that match your schedule and strengths

Ongoing CPD opportunities, including SEN support, phonics and safeguarding

Access to a range of supportive school environments

If you’re a committed Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in the Weymouth area and are open to both general and 1:1 roles, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Dorset Primary Team for more information.

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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