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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Sturminster Newton

Temporary | Full Time

01/10/2026

No

Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Shaftesbury | Immediate Start

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant in Shaftesbury to join a supportive secondary school on a temporary basis, with opportunities available for candidates looking to start ASAP.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant experience working with children and young people who is looking to develop their career within education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to provide additional classroom support and help students make progress. You may be supporting individuals or small groups, assisting with classroom activities and helping create a positive learning environment.

The role could suit someone with previous experience in a school, college, youth work, childcare or SEND setting, although applications from candidates with transferable experience are also welcomed.

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable

  • A genuine interest in supporting pupils with their learning

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • A patient, positive and adaptable approach

  • The ability to work effectively as part of a school team

  • Relevant education, childcare or SEND experience would be advantageous

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • PAYE – no umbrella company fees

  • Access to a wide range of education roles

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term and longer-term work

  • Free CPD and professional development opportunities

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for work in Shaftesbury, or you're considering your next opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel to find out more.

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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