Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants Needed – Flexible Temporary Cover

• Dorset
• Full-Time Availability Preferred

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to provide temporary cover within a specialist further education college in Cranborne, Dorset.

The provision supports young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through both day and residential placements.

We are looking for adaptable and reliable staff who can step into the setting to support with:

• Short-term staff absence
• Additional classroom support
• 1:1 and small group interventions

Ideal candidates will have previous SEN experience and be confident supporting students with additional needs in a specialist environment.

Roles are available immediately, subject to vetting.

**You MUST be able to drive due to the rural location**

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wimborne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English