Jobs, fresher vacancy - Teaching Assistant • Dorset

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Dorset

Montacute School is a nurturing and dynamic special school where every learner is valued, supported, and celebrated. We are delighted to be expanding our team and have a new opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join us in January 2026.This role is ideal for someone who is caring, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs.About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and therapists to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences for our pupils. Your day will be varied and rewarding — supporting communication, sensory learning, and personal development through a creative, child-centred approach.You’ll play an important role in: Encouraging each pupil’s independence and participation. Assisting with learning activities, therapies, and personal care routines. Supporting the emotional wellbeing and social development of pupils. Working closely with colleagues and families to ensure consistent, high-quality support. What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you: Have a genuine passion for helping children with PMLD reach their full potential. Bring energy, empathy, and a positive attitude to your work every day. Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Hold, or are keen to work towards, a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Health and Social Care). What We Offer A welcoming and inclusive school community that values every staff member. A strong commitment to training and professional growth. A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of exceptional young people. A supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing. If you’re ready to take on a new and meaningful challenge from January 2026, we’d love to hear from youAll 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.