Teaching Assistant – Puddletown, Dorset Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally? A welcoming and inclusive mainstream school in Puddletown is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. Working across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, this is an excellent opportunity to support pupils during a crucial stage of their educational journey and make a meaningful difference every day. The Role: Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will play an important role in helping pupils engage with learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting individual pupils and small groups with their learning across a range of subjects • Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons • Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience and independence • Providing pastoral support and helping pupils develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom • Creating a safe, supportive and positive learning environment • Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development throughout the school day This is a varied and rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to support and inspire young people. The School This friendly and community-focused middle school is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. With an inclusive and nurturing culture at its heart, the school fosters a strong sense of belonging, where pupils and staff alike are encouraged to thrive, build positive relationships and take pride in being part of the school community. The school offers: • A welcoming and collaborative staff team • A supportive and inclusive school culture • A broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 2 and 3 • A strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and personal development • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development About You The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to helping pupils thrive. You will be: • Patient, approachable and encouraging • Passionate about supporting children's learning and development • A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills • A reliable and proactive team player • Motivated to make a positive impact on young people's lives This role would suit: Graduates considering a career in education Aspiring teachers Youth workers, sports coaches or mentors Experienced Teaching Assistants Individuals with transferable skills and a genuine interest in supporting children and young people Key Information: Pay: £14.25 – £15.05 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: September 2026 Location: Puddletown If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive school environment and want to help young people reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>