Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wimborne and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term roles
Salary: £85–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Overview
Teaching Personnel is seeking flexible and dependable Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools in Wimborne. Schools require staff who can confidently step into short-notice cover while maintaining positive, well-supported learning environments.

Role Responsibilities
• Provide in-class, small group, and 1:1 support
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Support behaviour management and pupil engagement
• Adapt quickly to different school routines and expectations
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies

Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based preferred)
• Strong communication and a calm, supportive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Good availability for short-notice supply
• Ability to work confidently across varied school settings

What We Offer
• £85–£95 daily pay
• Consistent day-to-day supply work
• Progression into longer-term roles where available
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training, including SEN and safeguarding modules

How to Apply
Submit your CV and availability. Suitable candidates will be contacted to complete registration and compliance checks.

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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