Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Full Time | September Start
Weymouth, Dorset

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school community in Weymouth, Dorset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated individual to work closely with teachers and students, providing essential support to help young people reach their full potential. The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every student feels supported and valued.

A September start is available for the right candidate.

What we offer:

A supportive and friendly school environment

A dedicated team of experienced and approachable staff

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and continuous improvement

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people

The chance to work in the beautiful coastal town of Weymouth

The successful candidate will:

Be patient, encouraging and approachable

Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Work effectively as part of a wider teaching and support team

Provide guidance, reassurance and encouragement both in and outside the classroom

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Previous experience working with children, young people or within an educational setting would be advantageous, but is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are enthusiastic about helping students achieve their ambitions and would like to join a supportive and progressive school community, we would love to hear from you.

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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