Teaching Assistant

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.

Closing date: 12/06/25 - 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.

As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing [email protected] . Alternatively, please use the link below to visit our website. From there, you will be able to download the application form to complete. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to [email protected]

http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/work-at-arbour-house/

Arbour House is rated ‘Good’ for all categories in our May 2022 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/

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!

• £13.20 to £14.00 per hour.
• 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.

Who you are:

• We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and flexible individuals to join our school. If you have a genuine interest in education and can support young learners with SEN to achieve and be the best that they can be, then make magic moments happen with us!
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children).