SEN Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistants Wanted Across Dorset
Supply & Full-Time Positions Available
Join the UK’s Market Leaders in Education Recruitment

Are you an experienced, passionate, and caring Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a primary school setting? Whether you’re after the flexibility of supply work or are hoping to secure a full-time role, we would love to support you on your journey.

Here at Teaching Personnel, we work closely with a range of wonderful mainstream primary schools across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. As the UK’s market leaders, we pride ourselves not just on the schools we work with—but on how we support you.

When you join us, you’ll have your own dedicated 1-1 consultant (me!) who will be with you every step of the way
From understanding exactly what you’re looking for, to preparing you for interviews, to checking in regularly once you’re in your role—I’ll make sure you always feel supported, valued, and confident.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:
✨ Have previous experience working with children
✨ Are passionate about supporting learning within mainstream primary schools
✨ Bring a patient, positive, and nurturing approach
✨ Can work 1:1 or with small groups of children
✨ Enjoy being part of a friendly, collaborative school team

What we can offer you:
✔ A variety of roles across welcoming primary schools in Dorset
✔ Flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle
✔ Long-term and permanent opportunities if you’re looking for stability
✔ Competitive hourly and weekly pay
✔ Your own 1-1 consultant offering personalised support throughout your journey
✔ Access to training and CPD opportunities to help you grow in your career

If you're ready to take the next step and work with primary schools that truly appreciate what you bring, I’d love to help you find the perfect fit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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