[260629B] Teaching Assistant
Hill View Primary Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5BD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade 3, Point 4-6
[260629B] Teaching Assistant job summary
Hill View Primary, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint 2 experienced Teaching Assistant to join the school September 2026.
Post: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hill View Primary, Hill View Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 3 point 4 - 6; £25,185 - £25,989
Actual Annual Salary: £18,172 - £18,752
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm, term time only
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant, which will involve working with SEND pupils, as well as support across the year group and who are keen to develop their practice working within a supportive and co-operative team. We are looking for candidates that are hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic about children’s achievement. The Teaching Assistant chosen will need to participate in the everyday learning of young children and be prepared to become fully involved in all the activities needed to stimulate and inspire young children’s imaginations. In house training and support will be provided as well as excellent training opportunities from outside agencies.
We are looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
Hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or other relevant qualification in nursery work or childcare
GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Mathematics or equivalent
Experience of working with Primary children aged 4-11 years and their families
Experience of working with children with a range of SEND
Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships with mutual respect
Have an ability to work independently and use own initiative
Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Emotionally resilient and self-aware
Be driven by a passion and commitment to inclusive education and raising standards for all
About the successful candidate
Please see JD and PS
About the School
Hill View Primary Academy provides a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment for every child. Life and learning at Hill View is memorable - we aim to create happy memories children can take long into the future, as well as the skills necessary to succeed. Our teachers and teaching assistants are highly trained and well experienced in all aspects of primary education, meaning our children are supported, encouraged and well-led throughout their time with us.
Hill View Primary is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in May 2024 and is a good school, ‘ Pupils come to school happy and eager to learn. They are determined to uphold the school’s ‘ASCENT’ values, such as community and excellence. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and build their independence. Parents speak highly of the care and support that their children receive throughout their time in the school.‘
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is Thursday 9th July 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Friday 17th July 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
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 Hill View Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 606 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hill View Primary Academy website
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