Teaching Assistant

Location: Dorset
Contract: Flexible / Temporary / Day-to-Day / Long-Term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications

The Supply Register is currently seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team and work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to work in different educational settings.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. You may work with individuals, small groups or whole classes, depending on the needs of the school.

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop pupils' confidence.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may have SEND or other individual learning needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to participate in learning and develop their independence.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Support classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Assist with school routines, including break and lunchtime duties where required.
• Provide appropriate support and encouragement to pupils throughout the school day.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable.
• Confident working with pupils of different ages and abilities.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Able to respond calmly and positively to different situations.
• Committed to supporting inclusion and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
• Previous experience working in a school, nursery, childcare or educational setting is desirable but not essential.

Working with The Supply Register provides you with the flexibility to choose opportunities that work for you, while gaining valuable experience across a variety of schools and educational settings.

You can benefit from:

• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and longer-term opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across a range of schools.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your assignments.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in education.
• The flexibility to work around your existing commitments.
• Support and guidance throughout your placements.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within education.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, looking to gain more experience in education, or considering a career working with children, we'd love to hear from you.

The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, before undertaking work in schools.

If you're passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their potential, apply today and become part of The Supply Register's education community.