Fixed Term Teaching Assistants (2 posts)
Beaminster School, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): There is 1 post for 26 hours, 1 post for 13 hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until July 2026
Pay scale
- Grade 5, SCP 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
TWO FIXED TERM TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE START
These details should be read in conjunction with the XS10.4 Teaching Assistant Job Description.
We are looking for versatile, well-organised and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our SEN Team until July 2026.
There are 2 posts available, 1 for 4 days and 1 for 2 days per week.
The successful candidates will be working with students across all year groups, providing both in-class support and delivering interventions to small groups. We are looking for staff who:
- Are enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs and abilities
- Show initiative and a keenness to be involved in all aspects of school life
- Take a flexible and pro-active approach to working
- Have a proven track record of good working relationships and professionalism
- Feel confident working both 1:1 and with small groups of students.
The school day is 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday.
The successful applicants will have high expectations, a commitment to excellence and be passionate about meeting the needs of every child. They will be able to offer support across the curriculum and demonstrate that they can engage well with young people and build positive relationships.
Previous experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is preferred but is not essential as a range of training packages are available. We would particularly welcome applications from applicants with primary experience and also those considering:
- Teaching as a career
- Returning to work following a career or other break
- A job that can offer some flexibility around family life.
Essential qualities include discretion, empathy, good personal organisation and time-keeping, excellent communication skills and a desire to see young people achieve their potential.
The candidates will be joining an existing team of experienced and very supportive Teaching Assistants.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted and appointments made before the final closing date so early application is encouraged.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 26th February
What the school offers its staff
Candidates will be joining an existing team of experienced and very supportive Teaching Assistants.
We are a popular and successful 11–18 school, currently oversubscribed in several year groups and 3rd in Dorset for results, standing in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, our SENDCo will be happy to meet you, please do get in touch if you would like to arrange this.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Beaminster School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have a DBS check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based, your Right to Work will be established in the appointment process. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Beaminster School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaminster School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 679 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaminster School website
- Email address
- nchalkley@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01308 862633
We are a popular and successful 11–18 school, currently oversubscribed in several year groups and 3rd in Dorset for results, standing in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
We have a successful joint Sixth Form with our partner school, the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, offering a broad and developing range of courses.
Arranging a visit to Beaminster School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nchalkley@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk.
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