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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Dorchester & Surrounding Areas
Primary & Middle Schools (Years 5–8) | SEN Friendly | Flexible Travel | Long-Term & Ad-Hoc Roles
Teaching Personnel is partnering with a range of welcoming primary and middle schools across Dorchester, with further opportunities in Wimborne, Weymouth and Bridport. We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils across KS1, KS2, and Years 5–8.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is open to working with SEN needs, and is happy to travel to nearby schools. We can offer both longer-term placements and ad hoc cover, depending on what suits you best.
Position Details:
Role: Teaching Assistant (General TA & 1:1 opportunities)
Locations: Dorchester, Wimborne, Weymouth, Bridport + surrounding villages
School Types: Primary and Middle Schools (Years 5–8)
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Contract: Long-term roles and ad hoc/flexible cover available
Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE (rate dependent on experience)
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience supporting children (school-based or transferable experience welcome)
Is confident working across KS1, KS2 and middle school year groups (5–8)
Is happy working with SEN pupils, providing inclusive and patient support
Can offer both 1:1 and general classroom assistance
Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
Is flexible, positive, and adaptable across different school settings
Can drive (preferably) and is happy to travel to local schools
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella charges
Long-term placements as well as flexible, day-to-day cover
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your roles
Access to regular CPD opportunities, including SEN, behaviour and safeguarding training
A wide variety of school environments to expand your experience
Opportunities across both primary and middle school phases
If you're a committed Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities in the Dorchester area—and are open to travelling to surrounding towns—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Dorset Primary Team for further details.
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.
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