Merley First School is looking for enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £18,586 - £18,881 per annum per annum (Grade 5) This job is Part Time - Term Time Only working five days per week for 31.25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31 August 2026. Approximate start date 13 April 2026. The roles involve working both in the classroom alongside the class teacher and outside with small intervention groups, to support all the children and enable them to achieve their full learning potential. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential. We are looking for someone who: is willing to embrace, support and develop the ethos of our school is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our children can lead, inspire and motivate children in line with the school’s vision and values will assist in all aspects of children's learning can provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the school, promoting positive expectations of pupil’s behaviour has positive and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues has good interpersonal and communication skills Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Nikki Daunt 01202 888455 or by emailing 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 Merley First School is a two form entry First School set on the outskirts of Wimborne, and is part of Initio Learning Trust. It is a vibrant school that is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team, a commitment to professional development and eager children who want to do their best. For more information please visit our school website 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