Teaching Assistant

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

Location: Bridport
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you a supportive, patient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference to young people's education? Teaching Personnel is currently working with a well-established secondary school in Bridport that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in helping students develop academically, socially and personally. You will work alongside teachers and other support staff to provide targeted assistance and help create a positive learning environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be involved in:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Helping pupils understand and complete classroom activities.
• Working alongside teachers to provide additional learning support.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Supporting pupils who may require additional help with their learning or behaviour.
• Helping maintain a calm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students and staff.
• Contributing to the wider work and ethos of the school.

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people.
• Is approachable, patient and able to form positive relationships.
• Has a genuine interest in supporting young people's development.
• Communicates clearly and works well with teaching and support staff.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the needs of different students.
• Is reliable, proactive and professional.
• Remains calm and positive when dealing with challenging situations.

Experience within a school environment would be beneficial, but candidates from backgrounds such as childcare, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or support work are also encouraged to apply.

• Competitive rates of pay based on experience.
• Full-time, long-term employment from September 2026.
• A supportive school environment.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Free CPD and safeguarding training.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary education.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant checks and satisfactory references in accordance with safer recruitment practices.

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.
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