Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Pay: £96.90 - £114 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role
Main Purpose:
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a supportive and ambitious school in Poole that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and personally by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives and to be part of a school that values every student’s potential.
Key Objectives
Learning Support
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Support pupils' learning through targeted interventions and small-group work.
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Encourage student independence and self-confidence while maintaining high academic standards.
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Promote inclusive classroom practice by encouraging collaboration among students.
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Work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to assess needs and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
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Adapt classroom resources to meet the needs of EAL and SEND students.
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Support follow-up from external services such as speech and language or occupational therapy.
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Provide 1:1 mentoring and deliver booster/intervention sessions for targeted learning areas.
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Record observations and feedback on student progress.
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Help prepare teaching materials and support classroom displays.
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Assist with whole-class activities and behaviour management strategies.
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Support learning beyond the classroom in areas such as libraries or ICT suites.
Support for the School
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Supervise pupils during non-classroom times including breaks and lunchtimes.
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Provide general pastoral support to students.
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Assist with school trips and out-of-school learning experiences, ensuring student safety and wellbeing under teacher supervision.
What We’re Looking For
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A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Flexibility, patience, and a proactive attitude.
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Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential.
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An enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
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Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.
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A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your role.
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Regular CPD and training opportunities.
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Access to the Teaching Personnel online training platform.
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Opportunities to progress into SEN support or other education roles.
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£50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply).
If you're ready to support students in a rewarding role and become part of a collaborative school environment in Poole, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take your next step in education.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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