School Jobs in Dorset

School Caretaker | Bournemouth, Dorset Ensuring excellence in a vibrant coastal school setting. A busy and friendly secondary school in Bournemouth is looking for a dedicated School Caretaker . This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors as much as indoors and who takes initiative in spotting and fixing issues before they disrupt the school day. The Snapshot Location: Bournemouth (Convenient for Poole and Christchurch commuters) Salary: £23,000 – £27,000 (Based on experience)…

Location: Poole Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Salary: £27,694 - £30,024 FTE Make a Meaningful Difference in a Specialist Education Setting An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist primary provision supporting children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school caters for pupils whose primary needs are associated with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental He…

Behaviour Support Assistant Salary: £92.59 per day Start Date: Immediately Location: Blandford Forum / Colehill Contract: Full time, long term Start Date: Immediate Do you have a passion for supporting young people in overcoming challenges? We are looking for compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistants who want to work within a Pupil Referral Unit in Dorset. The school caters for children across KS2-4 who have behavioural needs. They have 3 sites, two of these in Blandford Forum and a NEW s…

Teaching Assistant - All‑Through School SEN & Complex Needs Prospero Teaching is seeking a calm, patient and committed Teaching Assistant to join an all‑through specialist SEN school in Bournemouth, supporting pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. The school caters for children and young people with a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism, SEMH, communication differences, sensory needs, learning difficulties and barriers to engaging with learning.…

Teaching Assistant - All-Through School SEN & Complex Needs Prospero Teaching is seeking a calm, patient and committed Teaching Assistant to join an all-through specialist SEN school in Bournemouth, supporting pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. The school caters for children and young people with a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism, SEMH, communication differences, sensory needs, learning difficulties and barriers to engaging with learning.…

Learning Support Assistant (Primary & Secondary) Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Provision – September Start We are delighted to be supporting a specialist SEMH provision and PRU in recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a September start. The school caters for pupils from Years 1–11 and is dedicated to providing high-quality education and pastoral support for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to…

Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Food Technology ECT A high-achieving Secondary School in Swanage is seeking a professional and highly organised Food Technology Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced academic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school. The successful candidate will provide da…

Receptionist – Outstanding Secondary School – Bournemouth Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Bournemouth is recognised for its professional standards, excellent student behaviour, and strong operational systems. The school prides itself on presenting a welcoming and well-organised environment for students, staff, and visitors. The front office plays a vital role in maintaining the smo…

An Outstanding secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Exams Officer to join the administration team with an ASAP start . This is a full-time, permanent position , ideal for someone experienced in examination administration or school office management who thrives in a fast-paced and structured environment. About the School This Outstanding secondary school in Bournemouth is renowned for its high academic standards, supportive leadership, and strong orga…

Administrative Assistant - Specialist SEN School, Poole Full-time, Monday-Friday This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly professional, resilient, and well-organised individual to join a warm, dedicated specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of special educational needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and life-limiting conditions. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's administrative operations, working…

Administrative Assistant - Specialist SEN School, Poole Full-time, Monday-Friday This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly professional, resilient, and well-organised individual to join a warm, dedicated specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of special educational needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and life-limiting conditions. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's administrative operations, working…

A rewarding opportunity has become available for a School Administrator to join a high-achieving and community-focused secondary school in Bournemouth . This full-time role starts ASAP or January 2026 , offering excellent support and well-structured administrative processes. School Administrator required full-time High-performing mixed school in Bournemouth Join a committed administration team with strong leadership support You will support the smooth running of school operations by managing en…

Science Technician required from January 2026 to work on a full-time, permanent basis Outstanding and academically ambitious secondary school in Dorchester Excellent opportunity for an experienced Science Technician to support a dynamic and forward-thinking Science Department We are seeking a Science Technician to join an Outstanding secondary school in Dorchester . This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work within a thriving Science Faculty that delivers consistently str…

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health SEMH needs Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help youngAre you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health SEMH needs Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help young learners thriveAt Teach South, we are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. This…

Teaching Assistant – SEMH / PRU Provision – September Start We are currently working with a specialist SEMH provision and PRU that is looking to appoint a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. The school caters for pupils from Years 1–11 , supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and structured environment. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support st…

Teacher Vacancy – September Start Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 I am seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026. We are looking for a passionate educator who is committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for pupils with special educational needs and helping every child achieve their full potential. The Role The successful candidate will: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to …

Flexible One-to-One Tuition That Changes Lives TP Tutors is recruiting experienced SEN Tutors to support children and young people across Bournemouth through personalised one-to-one tuition. You'll work with learners who require additional support due to autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, or other SEND needs, helping them build confidence and make meaningful academic progress. What You'll Earn £25–£30 per hour Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities Tuition delivered in schools, …

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2: Supporting children with EHCP in KS2. Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School 20 hours, term-time only (39 weeks, including insets) Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4-6 £25,185 - £25,989 FTE Actual Salary: £11,210 - £11,568 per annum pro rota Starting: September 2026 Fixed Term as contract will be linked to specific children so will be fixed term whilst children are on roll. We are seeking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for developing and inspiring a li…

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Poole Salary: £14.24 per hour Start Date: September Contract Type: Full-Time Hours: 8.45am to 3.45pm – 5 days per week Are you a patient, compassionate, and dedicated individual passionate about supporting children with Special Needs? GSL Education are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community in Poole , starting September. As a Teaching Assistant , you will play a key role in supporting pupils with sever…

Job - 1:1 Teaching Assistant Start date - ASAP (subject to pre-start checks) Contract term - Fixed term until July 2027 Working hours - 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.35am-3.15pm Weeks per year - School term-time Grade - Grade 5 Salary range - (per annum) Support staff pay scale points 5 - £25,583 (FTE), £18,587 (pro rata) Location - Lytchett Minster School Reports to - Headteacher/SENDCo About The Post 30 hours per week Lytchett Minster School is looking for colleagues who are passiona…

The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including adult mental health, acquired brain injury, children’s specialist education, children’s residential services and fostering services. The Forum School and Residential Home is a 52-week residential and specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, severe learn…

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Fixed Term to August 2027 27.5 hours per week (Term time only) & 5 INSET Days The Governors of St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND from 1st September 2026 . They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply. …

A well-regarded secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking an organised, calm and highly efficient Cover Manager to join its support team. This is a key operational role that helps the school run smoothly each day, ensuring cover is coordinated effectively and that learning time is protected. The school has clear routines, strong expectations and a professional working culture. You’ll be working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and admin colleagues to manage daily cover arrangements …

Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Year-Round Framework) Salary: Paid to scale The Role A renowned Secondary School in Dorchester is seeking a professional, highly analytical, and exceptionally organised Site Manager to take full strategic and operational ownership of the school’s physical estate, building assets, and health and safety compliance protocols. This is a high-profile support leadership role, perfectly suited for an experienced estates professional, commercia…