full-time teaching assistant in Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term / Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

Are you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, recent graduate, or someone with relevant transferable experience who is looking to build a rewarding career within education.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to provide high-quality support to pupils, helping them to engage with their learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and pastorally throughout the school day. You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning on a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Working closely with class teachers to support the delivery of engaging lessons

• Helping pupils to access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning

• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND and additional learning needs

• Supporting literacy, numeracy and other targeted learning activities

• Reinforcing instructions and helping pupils remain focused and engaged

• Encouraging pupils to develop greater confidence, independence and resilience

• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining consistent classroom routines

• Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils

• Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may require additional support

• Assisting teachers with the preparation of classroom resources and activities

• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times and other aspects of the school day where required

• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals

• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

• Monitoring pupil progress and providing appropriate feedback to teaching staff

Teaching Personnel are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who genuinely wants to make a difference in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, caring and approachable

• Confident working with children and young people

• Reliable, punctual and professional

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils

• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team

• Calm and consistent when supporting pupils with different needs

• Organised and able to follow instructions effectively

• Adaptable and willing to respond to the needs of individual pupils

• Passionate about education and supporting children's development

• Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Previous experience working within a school environment would be advantageous. However, experience in childcare, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, care or other roles involving children and young people will also be considered.

This opportunity could also be particularly well suited to graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND, pastoral support or another education-based profession.

The role may involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. Experience working with SEND, Autism, ADHD, communication needs or behavioural needs would be beneficial, although training and support can be provided where appropriate.

You will be expected to take a patient and individualised approach, recognising that every pupil has different strengths, needs and ways of learning.

As a Teaching Personnel candidate, you will have access to a range of benefits and ongoing support, including:

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time and long-term opportunities

• Access to a wide range of schools across Bournemouth and Dorset

• A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Regular support throughout your placement

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities

• Access to safeguarding and education-based training

• Support with the registration and compliance process

• Opportunities to secure permanent positions

• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience

• Access to further education and SEND opportunities across the local area

Working as a Teaching Assistant is a rewarding opportunity to become an important part of a pupil's educational journey. You will have the opportunity to see pupils develop their confidence, overcome challenges and make progress throughout the academic year.

Whether you already have extensive experience in education or are looking to take your first step into the sector, Teaching Personnel can support you in finding an opportunity that matches your experience, skills and career goals.

If you are a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in Bournemouth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Full-Time Teaching Assistant position in Bournemouth.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate checks and vetting procedures in line with safeguarding requirements.

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.
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