Teaching Assistant – Dorchester & Surrounding Areas SEN Experience Preferred | Long-Term & Ad Hoc Roles | Paid to Scale Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of welcoming and supportive schools in and around Dorchester who are seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams. We have a variety of opportunities available, ranging from longer-term placements to ad hoc / day-to-day roles, offering flexibility to suit your availability. This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting pupils, particularly those with SEN, and who are happy to travel to local schools when required. Position Details: Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas Start Date: Immediate and ongoing Contract: Long-term placements and ad hoc supply Pay: Paid to scale, paid weekly via PAYE We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has experience supporting children, with SEN experience preferred Is confident working in the classroom, small groups or on a 1:1 basis Is flexible with availability and adaptable to different school environments Is happy to drive / travel to local schools (preferred) Has a DBS on the Update Service (preferred) or is happy to apply through Teaching Personnel Brings a patient, proactive and positive approach to supporting learning Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Paid to scale, weekly through PAYE – no umbrella fees A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and guidance Flexible opportunities to suit your schedule Access to a wide network of supportive schools across Dorchester Free and subsidised CPD, including SEN, behaviour and safeguarding training If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant based in or near Dorchester and are looking for flexible, rewarding opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and attach your CV to be considered for current and upcoming roles. 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.