Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? An Ofsted-rated Outstanding special school in the heart of North Dorset, is looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant and supportive team.

About Us:

A thriving, well-resourced community special school catering to children aged 2–19 with a wide range of needs, including:

• Moderate to profound learning difficulties (MLD, SLD, PMLD)

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Complex medical, sensory, and communication needs

With specialist classrooms, sensory rooms, soft play, college provision, and real-life skills areas, we provide an enriching and inclusive learning environment tailored to each individual.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to support pupils’ learning and development

• Provide 1:1 and group support, both in the classroom and around the school

• Help deliver personalised learning plans linked to each student’s EHCP

• Promote communication, independence, life skills and confidence

• Foster a calm, positive and respectful environment where students feel safe and valued

About You:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is patient, resilient, and genuinely passionate about inclusive education

• Can work flexibly as part of a team, with a good sense of humour

• Has experience with children or young people, especially those with additional needs

What We Offer:

• A warm, supportive and inclusive school culture

• Ongoing CPD

• The chance to truly change lives – every single day

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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