Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working with a supportive and inclusive Secondary School in Bournemouth that is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with young people and keen to support students in reaching their full potential.

The school has high expectations for behaviour and achievement and is looking for Teaching Assistants who are confident, motivated and eager to make a difference. You will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom and may also assist with small group or 1:1 interventions.

This role would suit both experienced Teaching Assistants and those seeking to begin a career in education, including recent graduates or individuals considering teacher training in the future.

Contract Details:

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: Classroom support / small group interventions
Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: From £14.66 per hour (actual pay dependent on experience)
Hours: 8:30am 3:30pmThe successful candidate will:

Have a genuine passion for supporting young people in education
Be confident in working with secondary-aged students
Be a positive role model with strong communication skills
Assist in managing behaviour and creating a safe, respectful learning environment
Provide classroom support to teachers and help deliver targeted interventions
Be flexible, patient, and able to work well as part of a teamExperience, Training and Qualifications:

GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
Experience working with young people or in an educational setting (preferred but not essential)
SEN experience is advantageous but not essential
Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year (or willingness to complete)Eligibility:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional, child-related referencesProspero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and TA Essentials
In-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support and opportunities for progression, including routes into teacher trainingIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy