Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Fixed Term Linked to Funding
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking teaching assistant to support children with their learning. Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will work 30 hours and 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8.40 am – 3.20 pm, with a half-hour lunch break, for 38 weeks per year (term time only). The position is graded as BCP Grade D, pro-rata, with a pay award pending. This is a fixed-term contract linked to the child's funding, ending in July 2026.
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 3rd August 2025
Interviews will be held on: Friday, 15th August 2025
Somerford Primary School
Draper Road
Christchurch
BH23 3AS
Headteacher: Mrs. Helen Frampton
Telephone: (01202) 485436
Further Information
Somerford Primary School values workforce diversity and welcomes applications from all community sectors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with government safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro-rata salary reflects the hours and weeks worked, including paid annual leave and bank holidays. Salaries are paid monthly and adjusted if employment begins or ends mid-year to ensure correct compensation. The role is UK-based, and applicants must establish their right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with certain convictions and cautions being 'protected' under the law, as detailed in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding
Somerford Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks, focusing solely on suitability to work with children. These searches will be conducted by panel members not involved in the appointment process, with relevant information shared only if of concern.
About Us
More information about our school is available at www.somerford.dorset.sch.uk. For further details, to discuss the post, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs. Vey, Business Manager, at (01202) 485436 or via email at office@somerford.dorset.sch.uk.
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