1:1 Teaching Assistant

Spetisbury CofE Primary School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly Dorset Grade 5

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to help the child engage with their learning and thrive within the classroom environment. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and other staff to implement strategies that foster the child’s confidence, independence, and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the child in accessing the curriculum and achieving learning goals.
Assist with personalised learning plans and activities.
Build a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
Communicate regularly with teaching staff, parents, and specialists as needed.
Encourage social interaction and engagement in class activities.

We’re looking for someone who:

Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work collaboratively with the wider school team.
Is flexible and adaptable to the needs of the child and the classroom.
Ideally has experience supporting children in a school setting, though training will be provided.

Working Hours

8.30-15.30, 5 days per week, term time only
39 weeks per year including INSET days

Why join us?
Our school is a warm and inclusive community where staff well-being and development are valued. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on a child’s learning and growth, while being part of a supportive team.

Future Opportunities:
While this role is linked to specific funding, we are committed to the professional development of our staff and would aim to redeploy team members within our school or trust if circumstances change.

Please contact the school if you would like to talk through the role or visit the school.

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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.