Teaching Assistant
Job description
Make a Difference Every Day – Teaching Assistants Needed in Dorset
At Teaching Personnel, we are proud to support a specialist further education college in Dorset that provides life-changing education and residential care for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
We are currently recruiting full-time Teaching Assistants for both temporary and permanent roles starting as soon as possible (subject to vetting).
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to:
✨ Support young people to build confidence and independence
✨ Be part of a nurturing and skilled multidisciplinary team
✨ Help students develop vital life and employability skills
✨ Work in a structured, supportive specialist environment
We are looking for patient, caring and resilient individuals who are passionate about inclusive education. Experience in SEN is beneficial but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
If you want to be part of something meaningful, apply today.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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