Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS check support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Teaching Assistant – Resource Base in Tidworth for a September 2026 start. The role supports pupils with additional needs, working closely with teachers to help learners engage with activities and develop academically and socially.

The role is based in Tidworth and involves a 4–5 day workweek with a daily rate of £90–£94. Ideal candidates will have previous school experience or transferable skills from roles such as early years, mental health, social care, or

Qualifications

• Required qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage with learning activities and develop academically and socially.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and support diverse pupil needs.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Caring approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Resource Base (September 2026 Start)

Tidworth

£90–£94 per day

4–5 days per week

Teaching Personnel are proud to work with this school and many other fantastic schools in Tidworth and the surrounding areas. We are committed to supporting education professionals and helping schools find the right people to make a difference in the classroom.

The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Their resource base supports pupils who benefit from additional support, and the team are passionate about providing tailored learning experiences that help each student reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop both academically and socially. This role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and willing to get stuck in to support the needs of the students and the wider school community.

Ideal Candidate

The school is ideally looking for someone with previous experience working within a school setting. However, they are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience in areas such as:

• Early Years
• Children’s mental health
• Social care
• Youth work
• Other roles supporting children or young people

The successful candidate will

• Be available 4–5 days per week
• Have an open-minded and positive attitude
• Be patient, caring, and proactive
• Be committed to supporting children with diverse needs

Qualifications and application

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

Benefits

• 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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