Empathetic Primary School Teaching Assistant (Term-Time)

Dorset Council; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary school team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils across the school, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their potential.

The role includes one-to-one and small group support, delivering tailored interventions, encouraging confidence, independence and a love of learning, and building strong relationships with pupils, staff and

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children in a school or support setting.
• Be empathic, patient and committed to inclusion.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be flexible, proactive and able to use their initiative.

Responsibilities

• Working one to one or with small groups to support learning across curriculum
• Support pupils to achieve their potential
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored interventions and learning strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to participate in activities
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary school team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils across the school, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their potential.

The role includes one-to-one and small group support, delivering tailored interventions, encouraging confidence, independence and a love of learning, and building strong relationships with pupils, staff and