1 to 1 Teaching Assistant
St James Church of England First School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
8th December
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE)
1 to 1 Teaching Assistant job summary
St James First School are seeking an experienced and motivated 1-2-1 teaching assistant to work alongside our friendly team in the Early Years Reception Class.
The succesful candidate will work alongside the current post-holder as part of a planned transition for the last two weeks of the Autumn term.
Working pattern: 08:30 - 15:00 Term Time Only
The school and nursery are set in a beautiful village context and both benefit from extensive outdoor space which is always utlised as part of the provision.
We welcome and encourage candidates to visit the Nursery and School and discuss the role further with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office who will be able to find you an appropriate time.
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.
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.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St James Church of England First School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St James Church of England First School website
School location
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