full-time teaching assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Education consultant

Free CPD & safeguarding training

Long-term opportunities

Access to local schools

Placement support

DBS & compliance assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Wimborne. The role focuses on assisting pupils with their learning needs and building trusting relationships within the school team.

Experience with SEND is beneficial. Competitive weekly pay, DBS support, and access to local schools are offered, with ongoing CPD and safeguarding training available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be beneficial.
• All applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with individual learning needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance.
• Reinforce learning and classroom activities.
• Support pupils who require additional guidance.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Help pupils access the curriculum.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: October 2026 / Immediate opportunities available
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Wimborne.

The role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of consistency, patience and building trusting relationships with pupils.

Working alongside the class teacher and wider support team, you will:

• Support pupils with their individual learning needs
• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance
• Reinforce learning and classroom activities
• Support pupils who require additional guidance
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Promote positive behaviour
• Help pupils access the curriculum
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and compassionate
• Calm and consistent
• Reliable and professional
• Confident communicating with pupils and staff
• Adaptable and proactive
• Passionate about supporting children and young people

Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be beneficial.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Access to local schools
• Support throughout your placement
• Assistance with DBS and compliance

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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