3 Education jobs in Dorset

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Dorset.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code bcpcouncil/TP/102/2733 Contract Type Casual Closing Date 17 October, 2025 Job Category Education Business Unit Education and Skills Location Bournemouth, United Kingdom Posted on 17 September, 2025  

About BCP

We are a vibrant conurbation nestled on south coast bounded by the Purbecks and the new forest. We have a thriving education system of 98 schools, a college and three universities serving an increasingly diverse population of x000 children and young people who deserve our best. In the context of the southwest region, BCP is a high performing authority as measured by KS2 SATs and Progress 8 outcomes. However, the BCP education landscape is one with many partners, with their own governance, ethos and priorities. This can lead to a feeling of a system that is ‘fractured’ rather than ‘cohesive’.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a chair of our soon to be established education partnership board.

The Board will be a ‘Self-Improving Education Board’ , a board where the system partners collaboratively own, set and drive the ‘big picture’ education agenda and work as one cohesive system leadership for the local area.

The board will lead the local education system taking the decisions that can only be taken at the system-leadership level.

The main goal of the role is to unite partners around this purpose, establish objectives aligned with this purpose, and implement strong governance for the identified priorities.

We also expect the chair to bring fresh ideas and an external perspective to our work, ensuring the right balance of support and challenge to the board.

What we are looking for

A passionate individual with a broad knowledge and understanding of the education sector and current issues affecting it.

You must have experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation, coupled with a track record of making a significant systems leadership impact.

You will have the ability to inspire, convene and unite leaders from across the system to deliver the best for all our children and young people.

We are looking for someone who excels at collaborative working, can build and unite a diverse team with tact, diplomacy and where necessary, assertiveness.

About BCP:  Nestled on the beautiful south coast, bounded by the Purbecks and the New Forest, BCP is a vibrant conurbation with a thriving education system. We proudly serve an increasingly diverse population of x000 children and young people through 98 schools, a college, and three universities. As a high-performing authority in the southwest region, our excellence is reflected in KS2 SATs and Progress 8 outcomes. However, our education landscape, with its many partners and varied governance, can sometimes feel 'fractured' rather than 'cohesive'.

What You Will Be Doing:  We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to chair our soon-to-be-established Education Partnership Board. This 'Self-Improving Education Board' will unite system partners to collaboratively own, set, and drive the 'big picture' education agenda, fostering cohesive system leadership for our local area.

As the chair, you will lead the local education system, making critical decisions at the system-leadership level. Your main goal will be to unite partners around a common purpose, establish aligned objectives, and implement strong governance for identified priorities. We also expect you to bring fresh ideas and an external perspective, ensuring the right balance of support and challenge to the board.

What We Are Looking For:  We are looking for a passionate individual with a broad knowledge and understanding of the education sector and current issues affecting it. You must have experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organization, coupled with a track record of making a significant systems leadership impact.

You will have the ability to inspire, convene, and unite leaders from across the system to deliver the best for all our children and young people. We seek someone who excels at collaborative working, can build and unite a diverse team with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness when necessary.

What we offer

The role will be paid on a consultancy basis. The daily rate will be competitive. You will have the opportunity to shape the BCP education landscape.

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and two references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

How to apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV to Lisa Linscott and a supporting statement which outlines your reasons for applying and what relevant skills and experience you would bring to the role.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Lisa Linscott on