1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY

5 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
9 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 December 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: £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity at St Michael’s CE Primary School for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, committed and dedicated team. This role will involve working mornings from 9am to 12:15 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) with children across the primary setting; one to one, small groups and interventions, as well as supporting class teachers delivering, high quality learning opportunities. This role is fixed term until 31st August 2026.

In addition, the position will involve working closely with the SENDCo, supporting Inclusion for all children across the school.

In addition, your afternoons will include:

Monday (1:00-3:10 pm): Supporting the SENDCo
Tuesday and Friday (1:00-3:10 pm): Delivering group or one-to-one interventions

We are looking for someone who will:

Embrace, support, and live out the Christian ethos of our school.

Lead, inspire, and motivate children in line with our vision: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” (Luke 6:13)

Be a team player who collaborates closely with colleagues within school and across the DSAT academy.

Bring a positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning.

Provide stable, nurturing relationships with children.

Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with strong communication skills.

Have previous school experience.

Why Join Us?

A welcoming, inclusive school community.
Enthusiastic children who love to learn.
Supportive, hardworking staff and leadership.
Support and close collaboration within the DSAT academy network.
Extensive CPL, coaching, and ongoing support professional development.
A wide range of wellness services to support your wellbeing. Visit Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness for more details.

We Value Diversity:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Interested?

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged! Call us on 01297 442623 or Email office@stmichaels.dsat.org.uk to arrange a visit or ask questions.

To apply, please complete the application form on My New Term (CVs not accepted).

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.