Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, Dorchester, is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school from September 2026. The role involves classroom support across KS3/KS4 and delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance.

You will aid pupils facing learning barriers, support teachers with resources, and help maintain engaging, well-behaved classrooms. This is a full-time, long-term position with pay dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and patience are essential.
• Confidence in working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support where appropriate.
• Assist pupils who require additional help with learning.
• Help students stay focused and motivated during lessons.
• Support teachers with activities and learning resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a calm learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Support wider pastoral and academic needs of pupils.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Approachable

Confident with secondary students

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Dorchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a supportive secondary school in Dorchester who are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This role would be ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning. You will provide valuable support to both teachers and pupils, helping to create an engaging classroom environment where all students are encouraged to make progress and achieve their potential.

The Role

The successful Teaching Assistant will be responsible for:

• Providing classroom support to students across KS3 and KS4.

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group support where appropriate.

• Assisting pupils who require additional support with their learning.

• Helping students remain focused, engaged and motivated during lessons.

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and learning resources.

• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping maintain a calm learning environment.

• Building strong and trusting relationships with students.

• Supporting the wider pastoral and academic needs of pupils.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable.

• Confident working with secondary-aged students.

• Passionate about helping young people succeed.

• Reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively within a team.

• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proactive and able to use their initiative.

• Interested in developing a career within education.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Mentor or within a school environment would be beneficial. Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs would also be advantageous, but is not essential.

What We Can Offer

• A full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026.

• Competitive rates of pay based on experience.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

• Free CPD and safeguarding training.

• Opportunities to develop your education career.

• Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities.

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Dorchester, this could be an excellent chance to join a supportive school and make a genuine difference to students' lives.

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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.
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