Secondary School Teaching Assistant — 1:1 & Small Groups

Teaching Personnel; Bridport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Safeguarding training

Long-term role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a well-established secondary school in Bridport, starting September 2026. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, working closely with teachers to provide targeted learning support.

The successful candidate will help foster a calm, inclusive classroom and build strong relationships with students and staff, contributing to the school ethos and wider student development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Able to form positive relationships with students.
• Reliable, proactive and professional.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and assist small groups of students.
• Help pupils understand and complete classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver targeted learning support.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and good study habits.
• Support pupils who may need extra help with learning or behaviour.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Classroom assistance

Behaviour support

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a well-established secondary school in Bridport, starting September 2026. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, working closely with teachers to provide targeted learning support.

The successful candidate will help foster a calm, inclusive classroom and build strong relationships with students and staff, contributing to the school ethos and wider student development.