Teaching Assistant

Job description

About

We are pleased to announce that due to continued success and growth, we currently have exciting opportunities here at Potens for Teaching Assistants to join our small, and friendly team.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing date: 18/12/2026 - may be closed sooner if suitable applicants are found before this date.

Arbour House is an independent school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social and communication difficulties and in particular autism. We provide a bespoke curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education.

We have positions available at both our Weymouth and Dorchester sites.

Arbour House has been rated overall ‘Outstanding’ in our June 2025 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our last Inspection Report and a School Prospectus, is available on the school website: http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/

As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing recruitmentteam@potens-uk.com Once you have completed the application form, please return it to recruitmentteam@potens-uk.com

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Our benefits platform also offers a range of discounts from a variety of providers, so you can save money on things such as shopping, groceries, and days out, plus much more!

• £14.05 - £14.85, depending on experience.

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week, working 39 weeks per year.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.

• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.

• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

• A generous referral scheme.

At our schools we have small family-feel classes in a nurturing environment, a supportive and dynamic team approach and a high staff to pupil ratio to ensure innovative, bespoke educational provision.