Full Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Toseland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Consultant support

CPD training

Local schools access

Registration support

Career development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is hiring a caring Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Christchurch. The role involves supporting pupils during lessons, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will be patient, reliable, and a strong communicator. Experience with SEND or education is advantageous, with full-time, long-term opportunities and ongoing CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Patient and understanding, reliable and committed, confident with children and young people.
• Strong communicator; able to remain calm and consistent; adaptable and willing to learn.
• Passionate about helping pupils succeed.
• Experience with children, SEND, youth work or education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and throughout the school day.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting classroom behaviour and routines.
• Encouraging positive engagement and independence.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Helping prepare classroom resources and activities.
• Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Confidence with children

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Motivation to help pupils

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Christchurch

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

Make a difference every day in the classroom.

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Christchurch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils and wants to play an important role in their academic, social and emotional development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils during lessons and throughout the school day
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting classroom behaviour and routines
• Encouraging positive engagement and independence
• Working alongside teachers and support staff
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Helping prepare classroom resources and activities
• Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils

We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient and understanding
• Reliable and committed
• Confident working with children and young people
• A strong communicator
• Able to remain calm and consistent
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Passionate about helping pupils succeed

Experience working with children, young people, SEND, youth work or education would be advantageous.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time and long-term opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Access to local schools and permanent vacancies
• Support throughout registration and compliance
• Opportunities to develop your education career

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• Full assistance provided.

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career,

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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