Teaching Assistant Dorchester Teaching Assistant - Dorchester Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive school in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a genuine difference in the classroom every day. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups • Assist class teachers with delivering engaging lessons • Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation • Support pupils with additional learning needs where required • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: • Has experience working with children or young people • Is patient, compassionate, and adaptable • Has strong communication skills • Works effectively as part of a team • Has a genuine passion for education What We Offer • Competitive rates of pay • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant • Opportunities for professional development and CPD • Long-term and permanent opportunities • A rewarding role where you can make a real impact All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding requirements. 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.