Teaching assistant
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / September 2026
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, recent graduate or someone looking to develop a career within education.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with their learning on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence
- Support positive behaviour and classroom routines
- Provide additional support to pupils with SEND where required
- Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient, approachable and enthusiastic
- Confident supporting children and young people
- A strong communicator and team player
- Organised and reliable
- Adaptable to different pupils and learning needs
- Passionate about education and helping pupils succeed
Previous experience in a school, childcare, youth work, tutoring or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- Full-time and long-term opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Access to a wide range of schools across Dorset
- Support with DBS and registration
- Opportunities for permanent positions
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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