Teaching Assistant — Build Confidence & Breakthroughs

Dorset Council; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyvern Academy, part of Southern Education Trust, is hiring a Teaching Assistant. The role supports pupils with learning difficulties and related needs, working across day-to-day activities within a nurturing environment.

The position is permanent, 30.75 hours per week, with term-time hours and pro rata salary for part-time staff. Wyvern Academy emphasizes safeguarding and collaborative teamwork with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Care and compassion for young people.
• Ability to stay patient.
• Remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and grow in role.
• Experience with children is helpful, but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support learning one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence.
• Support children and young people to manage emotions and sensory needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can learn and grow.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and colleagues to deliver personalised support.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect, supported by training.
• Celebrate progress, from small steps to breakthroughs.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Compassion

Resilience

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Wyvern Academy, part of Southern Education Trust, is hiring a Teaching Assistant. The role supports pupils with learning difficulties and related needs, working across day-to-day activities within a nurturing environment.

The position is permanent, 30.75 hours per week, with term-time hours and pro rata salary for part-time staff. Wyvern Academy emphasizes safeguarding and collaborative teamwork with teachers and therapists.