Teaching Assistant

Become the Support Every Child Deserves
Teaching Assistant – Roles Available in Dorchester
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: £85 – £95 per day (depending on experience)
Role: Primary Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2 available)

At Teaching Personnel, we believe great education starts with great support — and right now, we're looking for caring, confident, and committed Teaching Assistants to work in friendly, forward-thinking schools across Dorchester.

If you’ve got patience, positivity, and a genuine interest in helping children succeed, we want to hear from you.

Why this is more than just another TA job:

In Dorchester, we work with schools that value their support staff — schools where TAs are part of the planning, not just the background.

As a TA, you could be:

• Supporting individuals or small groups with phonics, numeracy, or writing
• Providing 1:1 assistance to pupils with additional needs
• Helping deliver creative lessons inside and outside the classroom
• Being that steady, friendly face who makes a child’s day better

What you’ll get with Teaching Personnel:

A consultant who listens to what you actually want
Access to free and discounted CPD courses (including SEN, Safeguarding, and EYFS)
Choice of short or long-term roles – we work around you
Support every step of the way, from interview prep to placement check-ins
£50 referral bonus for every friend you recommend
Local schools only – no long commutes, just great matches

Ideal candidates will:

✔ Have experience working with children (school-based or community settings)
✔ Be enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible in approach
✔ Have a calm, supportive manner and a good sense of humour
✔ Be available from September 2025 (or sooner) for full or part-time hours

Ready to take the next step in Dorchester?

Let’s match you with a school where you’ll thrive.

Send your CV to beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com
Or call 01202 297744 to speak to our friendly team

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.
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