full-time teaching assistant

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Wimborne

Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: October 2026 / Immediate opportunities available
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

Bring your experience, patience and passion to the classroom.

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Wimborne.

The role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of consistency, patience and building trusting relationships with pupils.

The Role

Working alongside the class teacher and wider support team, you will:

• Support pupils with their individual learning needs

• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance

• Reinforce learning and classroom activities

• Support pupils who require additional guidance

• Encourage independence and confidence

• Promote positive behaviour

• Help pupils access the curriculum

• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation

• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and compassionate

• Calm and consistent

• Reliable and professional

• Confident communicating with pupils and staff

• Adaptable and proactive

• Passionate about supporting children and young people

Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be beneficial.

Teaching Personnel Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay

• Dedicated education consultant

• Free CPD and safeguarding training

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Access to local schools

• Support throughout your placement

• Assistance with DBS and compliance

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in Wimborne, apply today.

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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