Teaching Assistant

Join Our Dedicated Team of Teaching Assistants in Christchurch.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are an education-based agency working with schools in the Christchurch area, and we're looking for compassionate and dedicated Ad Hoc Teaching Assistants to support students with a variety of needs.

About the Role:

• Support students with Autism, Behavioural Needs, Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
• Work in dynamic, inclusive environments where no two days are the same.
• Provide one-to-one and group support, helping students engage with their learning and reach their full potential.
• Flexible, ad-hoc opportunities, allowing you to work around your schedule.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is beneficial but not essential.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• A positive attitude and the ability to adapt to individual student needs.
• A passion for creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
• DBS check (we can assist with this if needed).

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a variety of SEN school settings.
• Be part of a supportive team that values your contribution to each child’s success.
• Ongoing support and training to help you grow in your role.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a student's life and help them overcome challenges, we would love to hear from you!

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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