Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Blandford Forum
Pay: £90–£95 per day
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

Do you enjoy helping children reach their full potential? Are you patient, enthusiastic and ready to make a real difference in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Blandford Forum that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them develop confidence, independence and a love for learning.

Whether you've worked in a school before or have experience supporting children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe, supportive classroom environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different learners.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

✔ Has previous experience working in a school (desirable).
✔ Or has experience working with children in another capacity, such as nurseries, youth work, sports coaching, childcare or similar.
✔ Is patient, caring and enthusiastic about supporting children's learning.
✔ Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
✔ Is keen to learn and develop within an education setting.

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£95, depending on experience.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training to enhance your skills.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Safeguarding Requirements:

An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service is required for this role. If you don't currently have one, Teaching Personnel can support you with the application process as part of your registration.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive vetting, including reference checks, right-to-work verification and safeguarding compliance.

If you're passionate about supporting children and want to start or continue your career in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a fantastic school community in Blandford Forum!

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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