Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Weymouth Start Date: November 2026 Competitive Daily Rate | Full-Time

Teaching Assistant - Weymouth

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? We are currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Weymouth from November.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable school-based experience or for an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking their next role within a supportive environment.

The Role:

Supporting students both in and out of the classroom
Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons
Providing targeted intervention and small group support
Encouraging positive behaviour and student engagement
Helping pupils reach their full academic and personal potential

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience working with children or young people
A positive, patient and proactive attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for professional development
Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities
If you're looking to make a real difference in the classroom, we'd 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wyke Regis

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English