Job description
Teaching Assistant – Salisbury
Prospero Teaching is looking for a positive, patient and proactive Teaching Assistant to join schools in the Salisbury area. This role involves supporting pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage with learning, and assisting teachers in maintaining a productive, welcoming classroom.
You’ll provide a combination of in‑class support, small‑group help and occasional 1:1 guidance for pupils who need more focused assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to gain valuable experience in education.
Whether you have previous school experience or you’re a graduate exploring teaching, psychology, SEN, or child development, this role offers daily variety and the chance to make a meaningful difference.
The Role:
1. Support pupils during lessons and help reinforce learning
2. Work with pupils in small groups or 1:1 when needed
3. Assist teachers with classroom tasks, learning activities, and resource prep
4. Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence
5. Help pupils stay focused and confident throughout the day
6. Contribute to a calm, inclusive and supportive school environment
7. Support pupils through transitions between activities
Ideal Candidate:
8. Experience working with children (school, tutoring, childcare, coaching, youth work, mentoring)
9. Friendly, patient, and able to build good rapport with pupils
10. Strong communication and teamwork skills
11. Adaptable and confident supporting different year groups
12. Reliable, proactive and keen to learn
13. Psychology, education, or child development graduates welcomed
Contract Details:
14. Position: Teaching Assistant
15. Location: Salisbury
16. Start: ASAP
17. Hours: Full‑time, term‑time
18. Pay: ££ per hour
19. Contract: Flexible
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
20. Experience with children desirable but not essential
21. Safeguarding training can be provided
22. Behaviour‑support understanding helpful
Eligibility:
23. Right to work in the UK
24. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
25. Two references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
26. Free accredited CPD (safeguarding, behaviour management, etc.)
27. Support from a dedicated consultant
28. Opportunities for long‑term development and progression
29. A rewarding role supporting pupils’ academic and personal growth
If you want a fulfilling role supporting pupils in Salisbury and gaining meaningful classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.