Teaching Assistant Position
Type: Permanent - to start as soon as possible
Hours: 32-37 hours per week, negotiable, worked over 5 days
Paid Weeks: Term time including INSET Day (45.05 paid weeks)
Salary Scale: Grade 5 - 6, points 5 - 9, depending on experience. Actual salary for 37 hours/week: £21,417 - £22,816 PA; FTE: £24,790 - £26,409 PA. Pay award pending.
About the Role
Compass Learning Centre seeks an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3 and 4. Hours are flexible between 32 and 37 hours per week, over 5 days, during term time including INSET days.
The salary range is Dorset Council Grades 5 - 6, with potential progression to Grade 7 for suitable candidates.
This role suits individuals who enjoy working with young people, particularly those with complex needs and challenging behaviour. It offers an opportunity to gain experience, develop skills, or make a difference in young lives.
Responsibilities
* Support students both independently and alongside teachers and education professionals
* Assist with groups and individual students, tailoring support to their needs
* Promote inclusion and safeguard all students
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 / C or above, including English and Mathematics
* Experience working with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviour is preferred
* Strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and positive behaviour management
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Caring, understanding, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, resilient, and able to build rapport with young people in a lively setting.
Application Process
Interested? Contact Michelle Nokes, Head's PA, at 01305-206530 or m.nokes@compass.dorset.gov.uk. Visit us to see our work! Further details, including a job description and person specification, are available in the attached Information for Applicants.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Please ensure your application is complete, listing all qualifications and employment history from secondary school onwards.
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