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General Teaching Assistant – Year 3
Location: Dorchester | Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time/Part-Time Opportunities
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a primary school?
We are currently looking for a General Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Dorchester, supporting pupils within a Year 3 classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to helping children thrive and enjoys working as part of a supportive school team.
The Role
As a General Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons
Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
Help pupils remain focused, motivated and engaged with their learning
Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, caring and nurturing approach
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
A proactive and flexible attitude
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant childcare, education, youth work or transferable experience.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a primary school and make a real difference to children's learning and development.
You will be joining a supportive school environment where your contribution will be valued and where you can develop your experience working with pupils in Year 3.
Location: Dorchester
Position: General Teaching Assistant
Year Group: Year 3
Start Date: As soon as possible
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply using your most up-to-date CV, ensuring it clearly covers your full work history for the past 10 years.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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.
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