Teaching Assistant: Arbour House School

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 [email protected] Once you have completed the application form, please return it to [email protected] . The application form can also be found in the attachments for this advert.  

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.

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. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

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. 

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).

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 and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.