HLTA / Pastoral Cover – Full Time Opportunity Location: Dorchester Contract: Full-time – 5 days per week Duration: Until the end of the academic year Start Date: ASAP Teaching Personnel are excited to be working with a supportive and forward-thinking school in Dorchester to recruit a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – or an experienced candidate looking to move into pastoral cover – for a full-time role running until the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to pupils’ academic progress and wellbeing. The Role Full-time position, Monday to Friday Delivering small group interventions and supporting whole-class learning (HLTA) or Providing structured pastoral cover, supporting pupils with behaviour, attendance and wellbeing Working closely with teaching staff and senior leaders Supporting pupils across the school to ensure positive engagement and progress The Ideal Candidate HLTA status or strong classroom/pastoral experience Confident leading groups independently Calm, resilient and nurturing in approach Happy to commute to Dorchester Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred — or Teaching Personnel can support you in applying for one Why Work with Teaching Personnel? ✨ A rewarding full-time role until the end of the academic year ✨ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement ✨ Access to CPD and professional development opportunities ✨ Opportunity to gain valuable leadership-level classroom or pastoral experience If you’re an experienced HLTA or pastoral professional looking for your next full-time opportunity in Dorchester, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career 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.