Teaching Assistant Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset Pay: £14.61–£15.00 per hour (PAYE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:15pm We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Shaftesbury for a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can help children make the most of every school day. This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive school environment where children are encouraged to discover their strengths, develop confidence and take pride in their achievements. The school places real importance on creating a sense of belonging, making sure pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to make learning accessible, engaging and enjoyable for pupils with a range of abilities and needs. Your day could involve: • Providing one-to-one and small-group support with classroom activities and learning tasks. • Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive relationships. • Adapting your approach to suit different learning styles and individual needs. • Supporting pupils who may need additional help with communication, emotional regulation or social interaction. • Encouraging participation, curiosity and positive behaviour throughout the school day. • Helping create a calm, encouraging classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed. You will play an important part in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, celebrating their progress and recognising the small steps that make a big difference. What We’re Looking For We would love to hear from someone who is: • Patient, approachable and naturally encouraging. • Confident building positive relationships with children. • Flexible and able to respond calmly when situations change. • A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team. • Passionate about helping children feel included and reach their potential. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial, particularly within a primary or SEND setting. However, we are also keen to hear from applicants with relevant personal experience, including supporting children with additional needs within their own family or wider circle. A formal school-based background is not essential. Your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important. Why Apply? • Monday to Friday working hours, offering a consistent weekday routine. • Competitive pay of £14.61–£15.00 per hour PAYE. • The chance to make a genuine difference to children's confidence and development. • Experience within an inclusive primary school setting. • Support from a recruitment team who will guide you through the application process. Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Shaftesbury and want to help children feel confident, included and ready to learn, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into education, get in touch with our team today to find out more. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>