Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bulford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Bulford is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Teaching Assistant to support children's learning until the end of the academic year. The role involves working closely with teachers, assisting with lessons, and supervising activities. Ideal candidates should be patient, reliable, and passionate about helping children develop. Experience with children, whether in a school or other settings, is desirable. A DBS check is required.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Reliability in supporting children's learning.
• Ability to follow guidance from teachers.
• Experience with children in various settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment.
• Supervise children during activities.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Start: February Half Term | Until End of Academic Year

Pay: £13.00–£14.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Bulford St Leonards Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Part‑Time Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team from February half term until the end of the academic year.

We are a warm, welcoming village school with a strong sense of community, where children are encouraged to be curious, confident learners and where staff work closely together to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Role

The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to support pupils’ learning, both in groups and on a one‑to‑one basis. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with their academic, social, and emotional development
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
• Supervising children during activities and transitions throughout the school day

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, patient, and passionate about working with children
• Can work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff
• Has good communication skills and a positive, caring approach
• Is flexible and willing to support across different year groups

Previous experience in a school setting is desirable, but we also value relevant personal experience, such as working with children in other settings or as a parent/carer.

Safeguarding

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to obtain one at your own expense prior to starting.

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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If you are looking to join a friendly, supportive school where you can make a real difference to children’s learning and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.