Witchampton CE First School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £8,921 - £9,063 per annum per annum (Grade 5) This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} for 15 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. It is offered on a Temporary basis until 22/07/26 Approximate start date 13/04/2026. We are looking for someone who can support the SEND needs of pupils, you will be supporting on both a 1:1 basis and in a group to pupils with disability, learning difficulty or behavioural problems. Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed skills, knowledge and experience required. Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of supporting the SEND needs of pupils. The hours of work for this post are 11.30am until 2.30pm 5 days per week which may be subject to change according to business need. A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools. Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Kerrie Donnelly by emailing Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date: 23rd March 2026 Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service. About our School We are a small and friendly school situated in the beautiful, rural village of Witchampton; just a short drive from Wimborne, Verwood and Blandford. Witchampton C of E First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For more information please visit our school website: https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk/ We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above. Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide: a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan