TEACHING ASSISTANT
Permanent Contract to start in September
Monday to Friday 8.15 a.m. to 2.40 p.m. 28.5 hours a week
Job Ref: XS10.4s Grade 6 SCP 6-9 - £13.05 to £13.69 per hour pay award pending
Term time only plus 5 Staff Training Days
We require Teaching Assistants to work with an established team supporting specific students with special educational needs, both in class and in a 1:1 situation.
We would welcome applications from experienced teaching assistants or from graduates and others considering a career in teaching or caring professions. If you are currently finishing your degree, thinking about teaching then come and join us as a TA for a year, gain paid training, experience and insight into the education profession before deciding on your next step.
Applicants should:-
* Relate well to young people
* Be dedicated to ensure the students’ needs are met
* Be understanding of students’ additional educational needs
* Have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English A*-C/9-4 (essential requirement)
* Be advised this can be a physically demanding role
What Ferndown Can Offer You
* CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
* Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Private Healthcare Cashback Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses.
* Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.
Application Form and Job Description available via Dorset Jobs or through our website. If you require any further information, please contact Andrea Baxter in the Personnel Office on 01202 871243 andreabaxter@fernup.dorset.sch.uk
Closing Date: midnight, Sunday 13th July 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr