About St Mark’s Church of England Primary
St Mark’s Church of England Primary is a much-loved church school, set in its own extensive grounds. We are very lucky to be located close to the seaside, within the beautiful rolling hills of the Purbecks. Children are supported to become confident and independent young people, ones who thrive on challenge and are motivated to learn.
We are part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
Teaching Assistant – Primary
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant with a passion for developing and inspiring a lifelong love of learning to join our dedicated, friendly and highly motivated team supporting our children. We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible candidates who enjoy working with children of all primary ages, possess good inter‑personal skills and want to support pupils to progress with their learning and development.
We are particularly keen to find the right candidate who can make a meaningful impact by supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive both academically and emotionally in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Essential Requirements
Good standards of spoken and written English and Mathematics to a minimum of GCSE grade C level or equivalent.
Further Information
Applicants are encouraged to view our website for further information: www.stmarksswanage.dorset.sch.uk or alternatively call the school on 01929 422949.
External candidates: Please send a completed application form to: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025
Interviews: Thursday 16 October 2025
Recruitment and Safeguarding
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre‑employment checks including a health check, an Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. The search will be purely based on suitability to work with children and will protect against bias. Applicants who are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children must not apply.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the diversity of our schools and staff and foster a culture where colleagues inspire each other in a professional and generous manner. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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