Teaching Assistant
Job description
Join Teaching Personnel – Your Trusted Partner in Primary Education Recruitment
Are you a passionate teacher or teaching assistant looking for work in Dorchester, Bridport, or surrounding areas?
At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with a wide network of primary schools across Dorset, providing flexible, rewarding opportunities for educators at all stages of their careers.
What We Offer:
✅ Daily supply, short-term, long-term, and permanent roles
✅ Opportunities in Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
✅ Flexible work to suit your availability – whether full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc
✅ Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly
✅ Support from a dedicated local consultant – Beth Maxwell – who knows your schools and your needs
✅ Access to CPD training, online learning, and career development tools
✅ Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings
✅ Roles supporting pupils with SEN, EAL, and 1:1 interventions
Areas I Cover:
- Dorchester
- Bridport
- Weymouth
- Portland
- Wimborne
Who We're Looking For:
- Qualified Teachers (QTS)
- ECTs/NQTs
- Experienced and entry-level Teaching Assistants
- Individuals with a background in care, coaching, or youth work
- SEN specialists or those keen to support children with additional needs
Contact Beth Maxwell Today
Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge or your first step into education, Beth Maxwell at Teaching Personnel is here to help.
beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com
01202297744
Or register online at: www.teachingpersonnel.com
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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