Teaching Assistant – Wimborne Area General Classroom & 1:1 Support | Flexible Travel | DBS on Update Service Preferred Teaching Personnel is working with a number of supportive and welcoming primary schools in and around Wimborne, with additional opportunities across Corfe Mullen, Dorchester, and surrounding areas. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils both in a general classroom capacity and on a 1:1 basis. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, is keen to make a positive impact, and is open to travelling to nearby schools when required. Position Details: Role: Teaching Assistant (General TA & 1:1 opportunities available) Location: Wimborne, Corfe Mullen, Dorchester surrounding areas Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts available Contract: Full-time or part-time, flexible to suit your schedule Pay: £85–£100 per day (depending on experience and role) We’re looking for someone who: Has experience working in a school or supporting children (formal or informal) Is confident providing both general classroom support and 1:1 assistance Can build positive, encouraging relationships with pupils and staff Is open to travelling to multiple schools in the area (driving is preferable) Has a DBS on the Update Service (preferred – support available if you need a new one) What Teaching Personnel offers: A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees Access to regular CPD opportunities, including SEN, behaviour support & safeguarding Flexibility to match your ideal working pattern and travel radius Opportunities in a variety of school settings to help you build experience If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils across the Wimborne area and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our Dorset Primary Team for further details. 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.