Teaching Personnel – Recruiting Teaching Assistants (Full-Time, Temporary & Permanent)
Dorset
Specialist Further Education College
Full-Time | ASAP Start (Subject to Vetting)
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist further education college in Dorset that provides day and residential support for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join the team on both:
Full-time temporary contracts
Full-time permanent positions
The Role:
Supporting young people aged 16–25 with ASC and SEMH needs
Assisting with personalised learning programmes
Promoting independence, emotional regulation, and life skills
Working closely with teaching staff and residential teams
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with SEN, ASC, or SEMH (preferred but not essential)
Patient, resilient, and empathetic
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential
These roles are to start ASAP, subject to vetting and compliance checks.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
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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