1:1 Teaching Assistant Location: Wimborne, Dorset Contract: Ongoing Hours: Mornings only (with opportunities to cover afternoons) Start Date: By agreement Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a flexible role where you can make a real difference? We are delighted to be working with a welcoming and supportive school in Wimborne who are seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for a pupil who requires additional help with their learning and development. This is an ongoing role, offering stability alongside flexibility. The position is mornings only, making it ideal for someone seeking part-time work, with the opportunity to cover afternoons when required or desired. The Role: Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs Support learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing Help the pupil access the curriculum in a positive and inclusive way Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour The Ideal Candidate Will: Have SEN experience (preferable, though not essential) Be patient, nurturing and calm in their approach Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Be reliable, flexible and committed Be passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing What’s On Offer: An ongoing 1:1 TA role Morning-only hours, with flexibility to cover afternoons A supportive school environment with welcoming staff Opportunities for continued work and professional development Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel This role would suit someone with experience in SEN support, education or care, or someone looking to develop their skills in a flexible, rewarding school-based role. If you are enthusiastic about supporting a child to thrive and want a role that fits around your commitments while still making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.