Teaching Assistant – Bincombe Valley Primary School
Dorset Council, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AF
Salary: £8,845 – £8,986
Contract: Fixed Term until 30 July 2026 (start immediately)
Term time only, 38.5 weeks per year; 15 hours per week (additional hours may be available).
Bincombe Valley Primary School is an inclusive school offering high‑quality provision in a warm and friendly environment. We have high expectations of our children and high expectations of our staff, who form a talented, committed and supportive team.
We are seeking two experienced, sympathetic and highly committed Teaching and Learning Assistants to support children with special educational needs within our main school and specialist hub provision.
Responsibilities
* Be flexible, enthusiastic and adaptable.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Have recent experience and knowledge of working with pupils with SEND.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 (minimum NVQ Level 2) in teaching and learning, or equivalent.
* Demonstrable English and Maths skills at GCSE standard (to be assessed at interview).
Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check in line with government safe‑recruitment guidelines.
* Suitable references.
Contact & Application
The school website: www.bincombe.dorset.sch.uk
Contact: Leif Pallister, Headteacher, 01305 832329.
Closing date: Friday 7 November 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Equality & Diversity
Bincombe Valley Primary School values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and pass a safeguarding check as part of the selection process.
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