Teaching Assistant – Dorchester, Dorset Pay: £80–£95 per day | Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner) Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, or Day-to-Day Supply Contact: Beth Maxwell | | Are you passionate about helping children thrive in their learning? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a variety of primary schools in Dorchester. Whether you're an experienced TA or looking to start your journey in education, we have flexible opportunities available to suit your skills and availability. Role Overview: Support teachers with delivering engaging and inclusive lessons Work 1:1 or with small groups to support pupil learning and development Provide assistance to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) where needed Help maintain a positive and organised classroom environment Build strong relationships with pupils and staff What We’re Offering: £80–£95 per day, paid weekly via PAYE Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or supply Professional development via our CPD Academy Guidance and support from Beth Maxwell, your dedicated consultant Potential for long-term or permanent positions ✔️ You’ll Need: Experience working with children (school, childcare, SEN, youth work, or similar) A calm, friendly, and proactive attitude Good communication and teamwork skills Level 2/3 TA qualification is a bonus but not essential A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) Ready to Apply? Send your CV to: Call: for more info or to register your interest. Make a meaningful impact in Dorchester’s classrooms—support, inspire, and grow with Teaching Personnel. 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.