Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? If so, you could join a school in Blandford Forum who are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and passionate team.

About Us

An inclusive and nurturing alternative provision for secondary-aged students who face challenges in mainstream education. Their mission is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people can rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

They pride themselves on offering a holistic and personalised approach to education, helping each student to overcome barriers and unlock their full potential.

About the Role

• Work closely with teachers to provide personalised support for students in both one-to-one and group settings.
• Assist in delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire a love of learning.
• Help students develop their social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and encouraged.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about working with young people and committed to making a positive impact.
• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Has a patient, empathetic, and understanding approach to supporting students with a range of needs.
• Is a strong communicator and a proactive team player.
• Can adapt to a flexible, dynamic environment and think creatively to support individual learners.

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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