1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £8,921.00 - £9,062.00 Annually (Actual) FTE £25,583.00 to £25,989.00

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Pre-School (15 hours per week, term-time only)
Supporting a child with specific medical needs - Training provided

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly pre-school team. This role involves providing tailored support for a young child with very specific medical needs, ensuring they can fully access and enjoy their early learning environment. This role is offered on a fixed term basis, tied to the funding received for the child.

About the Role:

• 15 hours per week (term-time only)
• Working closely with a child on a 1:1 basis
• Providing care, encouragement, and medical support throughout the day
• Following healthcare plans and ensuring the child’s safety and wellbeing
• Supporting learning through play, routine, and positive interactions
• Being a valued member of a supportive and dedicated team

What We Offer:

• Full induction, specialist training, and ongoing support
• A warm, nurturing setting where staff wellbeing matters
• Opportunities to develop skills and experience in early years and SEND support

About You:

• Kind, patient, and child-centered
• Able to follow guidance with confidence
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team
• Previous experience in early years or SEN is helpful, but not essential—the right attitude is what matters most

If you are caring, motivated, and ready to make a real difference in a child’s day-to-day experience, we would love to hear from you.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. 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.

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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-primary-school-weymouth

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