Senior Teaching Assistant

Christchurch Infant School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week, 8.30am -3.30pm Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18325 to £20180

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Liaise with class teachers and support staff
• Cover classes in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2
• Develop a lifelong love of learning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you

• A welcoming, child‑centred school community where every member of staff is valued.
• Supportive, collaborative colleagues who work as a team to provide the very best for our children.
• Enthusiastic, happy pupils who love learning and make every day rewarding.
• A strong commitment to professional development, including access to high‑quality training and coaching.
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, work–life balance, and open communication.
• An inclusive ethos where every child and adult is supported to succeed.
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension SchemeFree, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• • A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
  • Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
  • Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
  • Free on-site parking
  • The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
  • The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
  
  

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Senior Teaching Assistant Job Description (CIS) (1).docx - 51.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Christchurch Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christchurch Infant School website
• Email address: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
• Phone number: 01202 485851
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christchurch-infant-school-christchurch

Four form entry community Infant School in the lovely town of Christchurch, Dorset.

Arranging a visit to Christchurch Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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