1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Dorset Grade 5, pay point 5-6

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Gregory’s CofE Primary School

Salary: Dorset Grade 5, pay point 5-6, £25,583 - £25.989 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £16,939 - £17,208 (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 22/07/26, Mon - Fri (08:40 - 15:00) 29.10 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 7th December 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 18th December 2025
Anticipated Start Date: January 2026

Job summary;

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant to support a named pupil on a 1:1 basis at St Gregory’s CofE Primary School.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated, adaptable, and able to support both individual pupils and groups in their learning. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently when required. Successful applicants will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will receive guidance and support from the class teacher and the wider school team.

The successful applicant will champion a culture defined by aspiration, where everyone is encouraged to reach their highest potential; collaboration, achieving shared goals together; inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued; enjoyment, fostering a vibrant and positive work environment; and nurturing relationships, cultivating kindness and trust in all our interactions.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Our School

You will find St Greg’s is a place of fun, laughter and of course learning. We want all our children to achieve, to be the absolute best they can be. We set about this by recognising that each child is uniquely different - each possessing different skills and abilities.

Nurturing these talents is our mission, together we achieve great things. St Gregory's is a Small School with Big Ideas! We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact admin name on email. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why work with us? / Why join us? / Why choose us?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

Excellent pension scheme
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Employee wellbeing support & counselling
Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
Free annual flu jab
Discounts & savings, including:

Wiltshire Rewards retail savings
Motor Source Group car discounts (average saving £4,000)

Most importantly, you’ll make a real impact while being backed by a stable, forward-thinking organisation that values your contribution.

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Pickwick Academy Trust’s vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers.

We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.

If you're eager to contribute and collaborate with driven, compassionate, and committed individuals, we encourage you to apply. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who are unwavering in their pursuit of our shared vision.

We offer an excellent staff benefits package, employees have access to a dedicated wellbeing hub, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a wide range of health and lifestyle perks. We support flexible working arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your ongoing career and professional development through training opportunities, learning resources, and clear progression pathways.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, Pickwick Academy Trust warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, including MNT, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

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.