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Does Dorset Council sponsor Skilled Worker visas?

Yes — Dorset Council holds a UK sponsor licence.

It appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors (checked against the register download of 2026-07-26). A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible hires — it is not a guarantee that any particular vacancy comes with sponsorship, so always confirm with the employer for the specific role.

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Dorset Council is currently hiring on FindSponsorJobs across Teaching (9), Social work (6), Accounting & Finance (1), IT (1).

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Somerford Community Primary School

Dorset Council

Burton, Christchurch

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

Somerford Primary School Draper Road Christchurch BH23 3AS Headteacher: Mrs Helen Frampton Telephone: (01202) 485436 We are looking for an outstanding HLTA to work within our newly created Beach Cove Resource Provision. This role will work closely with the Lead Teacher of the provision and the school SENCO, to support the educational needs of the students who access the Forest Den. The successful candidate will hold an HLTA qualification and have significant experience of working with primary a…

Senior Accountant (Treasury & Investments)

Dorset Council

Herringston, Dorchester

✓ Verified sponsorAccounting Finance

We’re looking to appoint a qualified accountant, preferably with experience of treasury management and/or pension fund accounting, to support and act as the deputy to the Service Manager Treasury and Investments on a one-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. What you’ll be doing Overseeing daily cash management, and the implementation of borrowing and investment decisions. Overseeing banking arrangements, including query resolution. Helping with the management and administration of…

Occupational Therapist

Dorset Council

North Bestwall, Wareham

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

This is an exciting time to join our recently established Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, supporting disabled children, young people and their families from birth through to adulthood. The service brings together a range of teams including social care, early help, short breaks, young carers and paediatric occupational therapy, all working closely to provide the right support at the right time. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a developing service with a clear focus on helping disa…

Service Manager Family Help (SWQ)

Dorset Council

Lower Blandford St. Mary, Blandford Forum

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

We are pleased to have an opportunity for a Family Help Service Manager (Social Work Qualified) to join Dorset at an exciting time, as we shape the future of Family Help in Dorset. This vacancy sits in our North Locality, with offices in Blandford and Sturminster Newtown. We’re proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high quality, child centred practice and the positive cul…

Senior Support Worker at Apple Tree House

Dorset Council

Fleet, Weymouth

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Senior Support Worker! Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. Must be a driver with a full (not provisional) manual or automatic licence due to service needs. Apple Tree House is a residential, Ofsted Registered ‘Good’ children’s service situated on the on the outskirts of Weymouth, Dorset. Here we support 4 children aged 8 to 18. Apple Tree House has been carefully adapted to provide specialist accomm…

Teaching Assistant-Primary at St Peter's School

Dorset Council

Southbourne, Bournemouth

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

Teaching Assistant (Primary) – Fixed Term Contract to 31.8.2030, 20 hours per week, term time only - hours assigned to support a specific Year 3 student, who experiences a delay in their receptive and expressive language, to access the curriculum. St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed School. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning. The School seeks to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant - Primary (hours assigned to a spec…

Pastoral Care Officer at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Dorset Council

Highcliffe, Christchurch

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

Pastoral Care Officer Do you have a passion for supporting children's mental health and wellbeing? Are you approachable, compassionate and dependable, whilst also being resilient and adaptable? If so, we would love to hear from you. At the heart of our school is a commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and able to flourish. Our inclusive ethos is rooted in our Christian values of Courage, Compassion and Respect, which guide our relationships with children, families and colle…

Classroom Teaching Assistants, Level 2 at Queen's Park Infant Academy

Dorset Council

Northbourne, Bournemouth

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

We are looking to recruit 3 capable, committed and flexible Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support our children across the school. Please apply if you have: Experience working with infant aged children and with SEND High levels of energy, positivity, motivation and resilience Experience working collaboratively as part of a team The ability to see every child as unique and build positive relationships Aspirations to achieve excellence in all you do Commitment to continued professional developmen…

Learning Support Mentor - Shaftesbury Primary School

Dorset Council

Wincombe Park, Shaftesbury

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

We are seeking to appoint caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Mentors to join our friendly team at Shaftesbury CE Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to thrive within a positive and nurturing learning environment. The successful candidates will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and other members of staff to support children across the school through a combination of classroom support, sm…

Early Years Room Lead at Archbishop Wake C E Primary School

Dorset Council

Wilton, Salisbury

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

Room lead role 37 hours per week between the hours of 7.45am and 6pm, all year round. This is a very exciting time for Archbishop Wake Nursery! Since becoming part of Archbishop Wake CE Primary School's provision in September, we are looking to grow our already successful nursery provision for children aged 0-4. The setting is a thriving, forward-thinking and caring environment which is dedicated to enabling the best start in life for all children. We are looking to expand and grow our provisio…

Cover Supervisor - Poole High School

Dorset Council

Oakdale, Poole

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Poole High School. this is a permanent post, working 30hours per week, time time plus inset days. Support staff salary points 7 – 11, £26,403 to £28,142 (FTE) £17,984 to £19,168 (pro rata) With a pay award pending You will be teaching all subjects across the curriculum including. Previous post holders have used this as a springboard to a teacher training course. We are looking for an outstanding…

TEACHING ASSISTANT - Westfield Arts College

Dorset Council

Preston, Weymouth

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

Westfield Arts College Teaching Assistant XS 10.4 Dorset Grade 6 SCP 6 31.65 hours per week – Monday to Friday (8.40 – 3.30) Fixed Term - Term Time Only We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team and support children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. All our teaching assistants are expected to be flexible and able to work across the school as required. Supporting the personal care and health needs o…

Technical Officer Support

Dorset Council

Herringston, Dorchester

✓ Verified sponsorIT

A Technical Support Officer is required to work within the Highways Systems section of the Asset Team within Dorset Highways. This full time (37 hours) permanent position will provide application support to Highways users and work to bring about improvements to our service delivery using Databases, Mapping & Asset Management Software. The ability to work well as part of a small specialist team is important and a knowledge of highways functions is preferable. What you will be doing The role will…

Youth Practitioner (zero hours contract)

Dorset Council

Chapelhay, Weymouth

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

The priorities for our Dorset children are simple but powerful that they stay in Dorset, the best place for them to grow up and that they experience high-quality care. We ensure that all young people have access to education and opportunities that enable them to thrive and achieve their full potential. As a Youth Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma, disruption, and neglect. Y…

Youth Practitioner (Level 1)

Dorset Council

Fleet, Weymouth

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

Dorset Council is committed to creating environments where children and young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing service as a Youth Practitioner, initially delivering outreach support to children, young people and families in their own homes and local communities across Dorset. In this role, you will work directly with children and young people with disabilities, supporting them to build independence, develop life skills, and access meaningful opportunities …

Cover Supervisor at Twynham School

Dorset Council

Avon, Christchurch

✓ Verified sponsorTeaching

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational colleague with a passion for transforming the life chances of young people as a Cover Supervisor, working 37hrs per week, term-time only. Possibly considering a future career in teaching, you will be required to supervise and support students who are engaged in learning activities during the short-term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher. In addition, our Cover Supervisor team are employed to administer and supervise daily central…

Educational Psychologist

Dorset Council

West Parley, Ferndown

✓ Verified sponsorSocial work

Soulbury Salary Scale A4-9 (plus up to 3 SPA discretionary points, existing SPAs will be honoured). Location: Various We are pleased to offer flexibility regarding the locality of this role, subject to the needs of the service. Hybrid working arrangements are also available, enabling a balance between office-based and remote working where appropriate. Are you an Educational Psychologist who is passionate about inclusion, early intervention and making a lasting difference to children and young p…