Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Infant School in Tidworth. This full-time role involves supporting young learners in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should be patient and committed to fostering a positive school community. The position offers competitive hourly rates and an option for potential permanence. This role requires safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Supportive and family-like atmosphere

Access to exceptional resources

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and training for supporting young learners.
• Capability of working effectively as part of a nurturing team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the infant age range.
• Work within a nurturing team with strong leadership.
• Access specialist facilities including sensory resources.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Patient

Teamwork

Commitment to supporting young learners

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Tidworth
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
Working Days: Monday–Friday
Hourly Rate: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a warm and welcoming Infant School based in Tidworth, who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026.

This wonderful school is known for its supportive, family-like atmosphere where staff feel valued and connected. The setting boasts exceptional resources, including a well-equipped sensory area and a wealth of expertise across the school, making it an excellent environment for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

About the Role

• Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
• Supporting pupils across the infant age range
• Working within a nurturing team with strong leadership
• Access to excellent specialist facilities including a sensory resource base

Application Process

All candidates will be fully vetted through Teaching Personnel prior to an informal interview with the Head of School. Upon successful completion, you will begin your role as part of this welcoming and experienced team.

Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting young learners
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Passionate about contributing to a positive school community

If you’re seeking a rewarding role in a school where staff truly feel like family, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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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