Teaching assistant

Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Role: Teaching Assistant
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term / Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £14.25 per hour

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a school in Weymouth
.

This is an opportunity for a caring and proactive individual to become a valued member of the school's support team. You will work closely with teachers and other education professionals, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and making sure they receive the encouragement and guidance they need throughout the school day.

The position could be well suited to an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, graduate or someone with transferable experience who is ready to take their first step into a school environment.

As part of the school's support team, you will help pupils get the most out of their time in the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual support to pupils during lessons
• Working with small groups to consolidate learning
• Helping pupils understand and follow classroom instructions
• Supporting teachers with planned activities and lessons
• Encouraging pupils to participate and contribute
• Helping pupils develop stronger study and organisational skills
• Supporting reading, writing, numeracy and wider curriculum activities
• Reinforcing positive classroom expectations
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Providing encouragement to pupils who may lack confidence in their abilities
• Supporting pupils with additional learning requirements
• Assisting with classroom resources and preparation
• Helping maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Supporting pupils during transitions and other parts of the school day
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Communicating relevant information about pupils with the appropriate members of staff

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and become a consistent and trusted member of their school experience.

We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

You should be:

• Caring and approachable
• Patient and understanding
• Confident communicating with pupils and staff
• Dependable and punctual
• Able to remain calm in busy classroom situations
• Comfortable working with pupils with different abilities and needs
• Proactive and willing to use your initiative
• Adaptable when plans or pupil requirements change
• A strong team player
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

You don't necessarily need previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.

We would be particularly interested in candidates who have experience in childcare, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, care, volunteering or other roles involving children and young people
.

The school may require support for pupils with a variety of additional needs, so an understanding of SEND would be beneficial.

Previous experience with Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, behavioural needs, learning difficulties or social and emotional needs would be welcomed.

However, the key requirement is a willingness to understand each pupil as an individual and adapt your support accordingly.

A Teaching Assistant position can be an excellent starting point for anyone considering a longer-term career in education.

You'll gain first-hand experience of:

• Supporting learning in a classroom