Teaching Assistants (KS1 & KS2 / SEN & Pastoral Support) Location: Dorchester Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: Paid to scale Start Date: ASAP Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a range of supportive primary schools across Dorchester. We are looking for flexible and committed individuals who are happy to work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with opportunities available to support SEN pupils and provide pastoral cover. The Role: Supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 Providing 1:1 and small group support Assisting pupils with SEN, including emotional and behavioural needs Supporting pastoral interventions and pupil wellbeing Working closely with class teachers and SEN staff Full-time role, Monday to Friday The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people preferred Confident supporting SEN and pastoral needs Patient, caring and adaptable Committed to making a positive impact in the classroom Happy to apply for a DBS through Teaching Personnel if required Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Paid to scale in line with experience Dedicated consultant support Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of schools If you’re a Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in Dorchester with SEN and pastoral responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to speak with Teaching Personnel and find out more. 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.