Teaching Assistant in Weymouth

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, friendly team. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. Closing date: 14/05/2026 - 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.

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. 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 recruitmentteam@potens-uk.com.

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.

What we’ll give you:

• £13.20 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.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits.
• 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.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support.

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 enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references.

Diversity: We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives.