Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistants
Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day, short-term, and potential long-term placements
Salary: £85–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Overview
Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in Dorchester. Local schools are seeking patient, confident, and adaptable staff who can work across a range of settings, providing day-to-day cover as well as support for longer-term roles when required.

Role Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning and behaviour strategies
• Promote positive engagement, independence, and emotional regulation
• Support with EHCP-linked interventions and individual learning plans
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies

Requirements
• Previous SEN experience (school or care-based)
• Strong communication skills and a calm, resilient approach
• Ability to support pupils with varied additional needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Flexibility for day-to-day and short-notice bookings

What We Offer
• £85–£95 daily pay
• Regular SEN-focused supply opportunities in Dorchester
• Access to longer-term support roles where available
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing guidance
• CPD, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding

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.
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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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