Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Supply | Dorchester | Flexible Work

Are you looking for flexible work in education that fits around your schedule?
Do you enjoy working with children and supporting their learning?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and short-term supply work across primary schools in Dorchester. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings while maintaining flexibility in your work life.

The role:

• Position: Supply Teaching Assistant (Primary)

• Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas

• Start date: Ongoing – September 2025 and beyond

• Working hours: Flexible (you choose your availability)

• Pay: Market-related, dependent on experience and role type

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Working with individuals or small groups to assist learning

• Following plans left by the class teacher

• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Supporting pupils with additional needs when required

We are looking for:

• Experience working with children (formal or informal)

• Enthusiastic, reliable and confident individuals

• Willingness to travel locally for work

• Ability to adapt quickly to different school settings

• Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential

What we offer:

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

• A variety of placements in welcoming local schools

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy

• Dedicated support from your local consultant

Whether you’re an experienced TA or new to the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to register your interest and join our team of flexible and passionate education professionals.

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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