Pre-School Teaching Assistant Location: Corfe Castle, Dorset Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £89–£95 per day Are you passionate about supporting young children as they begin their educational journey? We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing pre-school setting, providing support to children—some of whom have additional needs. About the Role: This full-time role offers a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s early development. You will deliver personalised, child-centred support that encourages communication, confidence, and steady progress. The position may include elements of personal care, so a compassionate, respectful, and hands-on approach is essential. Key Responsibilities: - Provide consistent 1:1 support to pre-school children, including those with additional needs - Assist with learning, play, and developmental activities in line with the EYFS framework - Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to follow and adapt individual support plans - Support personal care needs with dignity, sensitivity, and professionalism - Contribute to a calm, inclusive, and encouraging environment that promotes emotional and social development The Ideal Candidate: - Experience working within an EYFS setting and relevant early years qualifications (essential) - A strong understanding of early childhood development - Experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable but not essential) - A nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young learners - Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and personal care This is an excellent opportunity to join a warm, supportive pre-school community and play a key role in helping children grow, thrive, and flourish during their formative early years. Please contact Sarah at Axcis Education for more details 01392 949022<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>