Teaching Assistant (KS2 & KS3) Location: Dorchester Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Start Date: After February half term Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with schools in Dorchester to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant seeking a full-time position. This role will involve supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, making it ideal for someone flexible and confident working with a range of age groups. The Role: Full-time position, Monday to Friday Supporting teaching and learning across KS2 and KS3 Providing 1:1 and small group support where required Assisting pupils with additional learning needs Supporting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing Working collaboratively with teaching staff The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people preferred Happy to cover both KS2 and KS3 Reliable, adaptable and proactive Happy to commute to Dorchester DBS on the Update Service preferred, but applicants are welcome to apply for a DBS through Teaching Personnel Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Access to CPD and training opportunities Opportunities to work within supportive school environments Competitive rates of pay If you are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role in Dorchester starting after February half term, we would 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.