Overview
William Barnes Primary School are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant starting as soon as possible. The role is for 20 hours per week, 4 days a week. This is a temporary role until July 2026.
The vacancy is for an enthusiastic, committed person with good interpersonal and communication skills and a flexible, creative approach to engage and motivate learners.
Please review the Job Descriptions before applying.
Employment details
* Grade 3 - 5 (depending on experience) Term Time Only for 20 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.
* Actual Salary £11,285 - £11,828 per annum (Grade 3-5 SCP 3-5)
Responsibilities
* Support teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities across Key Stage 3 to 5, adapting approaches to engage and motivate learners.
* Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment and effective behaviour management under supervision.
Requirements and safeguarding
* The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
* The school conducts online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks; this will be conducted to assess suitability to work with children and information will be shared only if relevant and necessary.
* Our school values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 with relevant filtering guidance applicable to disclosed information.
Application timeline and contact
* The closing date is Sunday 14th September.
* Candidates for interview will be contacted by 1pm on Monday 15th September and interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th September 2025.
* Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01258 472257 or by email to office@williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk.
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