Classroom (Entry Level) Teaching Assistants - CETA

Montacute School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  24 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Point 2 - Point 5
• Hourly rate: £12.26 - £12.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

Experience of working with children in an educational setting is essential.

Qualities required are discretion, loyalty, commitment, patience, flexibility, good personal organisation, firmness, to be numerate and literate, a team worker and to have good oral communication. Background knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment and School’s procedures and policies.

Knowledge of pupils’ individual targets and, where appropriate may require more specialised knowledge in specific curriculum areas.

Significant empathy with pupils of all needs. Where appropriate, to be prepared to undertake special skills training e.g. signing, epilepsy training to meet additional educational and communication needs.

A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to pupils and teachers.

Sound interpersonal and supervisory skills supported by recognised training are required to assist in managing the resources available.

Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to the support and care of pupils.

The post holder must not have a criminal record which would be incompatible with the post and will be required to hold an enhanced DBS clearance.

Additional:

To cross bar at SCP3 the following are needed: L2 English and Maths, L2TA qualification, Meet TA standards in practice, Successful appraisals

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• A welcoming and supportive atmosphere
• Skilled and dedicated team of hardworking staff, committed to excellence
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Induction programme supported by a Mentor
• Eligibility to join Local Government Pension Scheme
• Holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Access to staff counselling service

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to leila.eleonore@montacute.poole.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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About Montacute School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 18
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Montacute School website
• Email address: rachel.holland@montacute.poole.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/montacute-school-poole

Montacute is a special academy for pupils with complex learning difficulties and disabilities, aged between 2 and 19. Our vision and values can be summed up in three words chosen by our pupils - Learning, Fun and Friendship.

Arranging a visit to Montacute School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rachel.holland@montacute.poole.sch.uk.

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