Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistants – Day-to-Day Supply
Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Flexible daily supply
Salary: £85–£95 per day (dependent on experience and role)

Overview
Teaching Personnel is seeking dependable and adaptable Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools across Dorchester. Demand is high for day-to-day supply staff who can respond quickly to short-notice bookings and provide consistent, high-quality support.

Role Responsibilities
• Provide in-class, small group, and 1:1 support as directed by the teacher
• Assist with behaviour management and pupil engagement
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain classroom organisation
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies

Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based preferred)
• Strong communication and a calm, supportive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Good availability for short-notice daily supply
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school settings

What We Offer
• £85–£95 daily pay
• Consistent day-to-day supply opportunities
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Access to CPD and training, including safeguarding and SEN modules
• Opportunities to progress into long-term roles if desired

How to Apply
Send your CV and availability. Suitable candidates will be contacted to complete registration and compliance checks.

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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