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Sen Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.39 - 13.65 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BH23, East Parley, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can start 2026 with purpose? If so, we could have the perfect role for you! With exciting plans ahead, Portfield School are looking to welcome a new team of teaching assistants to join us in the new year!
Whether you’re looking to begin your career in education, or you’re bringing your previous experience to a new, supportive environment, this is the perfect time to join a team that truly values making a positive impact.
The role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in inspiring and supporting our students, aged four to eighteen years old, to reach their full potential, while making every school day as fun and fulfilled as possible. From sensory rooms, hydrotherapy swimming pool to forest school and even cooking lessons, we offer a range of activities designed to engage and help with our students learning.
We enjoy celebrating every achievement big or small with our students, whether it’s mastering a new skill, counting to ten, being able to solve a tricky maths equation, or having a conversation with someone new!
Working at Portfield School is unbelievably rewarding and we guarantee that no two days will be the same, this does come with some challenges which may be both physically and emotionally demanding at times however you will not be alone, ongoing support will always be available from your team members, line manager, Leadership team, mental Health First aiders or our Employee Assistance programme, plus you will have our 12 week training programme. To help set you up for success.
Hours of work
Monday - 08:30am - 4pm
Tuesday - 08:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday - 08:30am - 4pm
Thursday - 08:30am - 4pm
Friday - 08:30am - 3:30pm
View a day in the life of a staff member.
To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for someone who:
* Can easily adapt themselves in different situations
* Has a fun and supportive nature
* Doesn’t hesitate to play and get messy
* Displays a calm approach, even when under pressure
* Will support with personal care such as nappies and toilet training
* Can participate in any exercise and activities required
* Will use their initiative where needed
Apply now:
If this role interests you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).
If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help!
Apply now by completing the application form. In line with our safeguarding commitment, we are unable to progress any application with only a CV.
Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025
Interviews: 10th - 17th December 2025
Start date: February 2026
Our commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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