An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school in Dorset. As a Teaching Assistant, the successful applicant will assist with the delivery of lessons, provide one-on-one support for students, and help manage classroom activities. The role will involve supporting students with varying learning needs, helping to create inclusive learning experiences, and contributing to the overall academic and personal development of each student. Key Responsibilities: Supporting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery. Providing individual or small group support to students with specific learning needs. Assisting in the preparation and organisation of teaching materials. Encouraging and motivating students to achieve their full potential. Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff. Maintaining a positive and supportive classroom environment. Why work at this school? Working at this school offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative educational community. The school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning and values the individual contributions of every staff member. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school’s collaborative approach means that staff work closely together to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed. Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunities for career development. Supportive and inclusive working environment with a focus on staff well-being. Access to ongoing professional development and training. Opportunity to work in a modern and well-equipped learning environment. A strong sense of community and a close-knit, welcoming team of staff. Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme. A commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will: Have a passion for education and supporting young people in their learning journey. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be organised, proactive, and able to adapt to the needs of students. Have experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of students, helping them to achieve their academic and personal goals. If you are enthusiastic, committed, and eager to be part of a supportive educational team, 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.