Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a Good Ofsted-rated Secondary School in Christchurch who are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from October 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and inclusive school community, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role will involve working closely with class teachers to provide targeted academic and pastoral support, as well as delivering focused interventions to pupils with identified additional needs.

The Role:

• Provide in-class support to ensure all pupils are able to access learning effectively
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to deliver focused interventions tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils with a range of barriers to learning, including SEN and SEMH needs
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage resilience and independence
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents to support progress and well-being

Contract Details:

• Location: Christchurch
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Classroom Support / Special Educational Needs Support
• Contract: Temp to Perm
• Full-time hours: 8:30am 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: October 2025
• Rate of Pay: From -14.66 per hour

Candidate Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) minimum Grade C/4 in English and Maths
• Minimum 1 years experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs (desirable)
• A good understanding of safeguarding and the role of a Teaching Assistant
• Flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a committed team

Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Must hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) on the update service
• Able to provide two professional references covering recent child-related experience

What the School and Prospero Teaching Offer:

• A welcoming school environment with a strong ethos and supportive staff team
• Access to free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities within education
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people

If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.