Teaching Assistant

Looking for a way to make a difference and gain valuable experience?

Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant at a secondary school in Bournemouth. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in a busy school environment, and want to play a role in shaping the future of young people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What’s the Role About?

As a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school, you’ll support teachers and students in various subjects. Your role will involve working with students who need extra help, whether it's supporting them in lessons or providing one-on-one assistance. You'll help create a positive and engaging learning environment, ensuring students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and supporting students with classwork.
• Providing one-on-one or small group support for students with special educational needs.
• Encouraging students to take part in class activities and develop their skills.
• Helping with classroom management and ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere.
• Supporting students during break times and extracurricular activities.
• Working alongside teachers and other staff to meet the needs of individual students.

What Do You Need?

• A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them succeed.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a team.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Some experience working with secondary school-aged students would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and take part in training to develop your skills.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary based on your experience.
• Great opportunities for career development and further training.
• A supportive environment where you can grow and learn.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.
• A secondary school in Bournemouth with easy transport links.

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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