Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to make a real difference in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with primary schools across the Dorchester area to recruit passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants for a range of roles starting ASAP and in the new academic year.

Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate considering a career in education, or someone with a background in childcare or youth work – we’d love to hear from you!

The role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in class under the guidance of the teacher
• Work 1:1 with students who need additional help
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Help manage behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) if required

What we’re looking for:

✅ Experience working with children or young people (formal or informal)
✅ A patient, caring, and enthusiastic attitude
✅ Good communication and teamwork skills
✅ A willingness to learn and take initiative
✅ A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What we offer:

✨ Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
✨ A dedicated consultant to support your journey
✨ Access to free CPD courses through our online portal
✨ Opportunities in a variety of schools – mainstream and SEN
✨ Potential for long-term roles or permanent placements

Interested?
Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Beth Maxwell at Teaching Personnel via email: Beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com

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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