1:1 Teaching Assistant

Bayside Academy, POOLE, Dorset, BH16 5AH

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,154.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 6-9

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Bayside Academy, Poole

Monday - Friday, 12pm - 3.30pm (17.5 hours per week) Term-time only + INSET.

Fixed term until 31st August 2026.

AE Grade 4 SCP 6-9

The candidate will be an experienced practitioner, working with a named child with an EHCP. You will have emotional resilience and a flexible approach to working. You will have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs, have excellent communication skills and work in partnership with staff and parents.

You will:

• Provide consistent support throughout the school day, including during lessons, playtimes and transitions

• Deliver personalised learning activities in collaboration with the class teacher, SENDCo and other professionals

• Support learning through play-based activities and the child's interests to promote engagement and motivation

• Use appropriate communication strategies and resources

• Support the child's physical needs, including mobility and personal care in line with care plans

• Monitor the child's medical needs, including epilepsy

• Encourage independence and self -help skills

• Communicate effectively with parents

What We have to Offer:

A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.

All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

Strong potential for career progression.

A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jemma Whitaker, HR Academy Lead - jemma.whitaker@ba.weareauthentic.education

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bayside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bayside Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bayside-academy

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