Teaching Assistant

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  1 August 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,916.00 - £7,025.00 Annually (Actual) Dorset Grade 5 SCP 5-6 (£24,790.00 to £25,183.00 FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Join Our Supportive and Inspiring School Community!

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive? Beechcroft is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with additional Midday Supervisor responsibilities to support our vibrant team of educators and help create a positive, engaging learning environment for our pupils.

At Beechcroft we pride ourselves on fostering a caring, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child can soar. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting students to reach their full potential.

The role is for 12 hours per week, term time only (plus Inset Days). Your normal working pattern would be Monday and Tuesday 8.40am to 3.10pm with an unpaid 30 minute break for lunch.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Work closely with classroom teachers to support the delivery of high-quality lessons.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils who need additional help.
• Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Support pupil’s social, emotional and behavioural development
• Provide support to the lunch time team in the hall and on the playground to ensure a smooth and well organised transition

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred but not essential).
• Is patient, kind, and committed to supporting every child’s individual needs.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Is proactive, flexible, and eager to learn

What we offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive leadership and a committed staff tea
• A chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day

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.

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.

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

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.

About Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechcroft-st-pauls-cofe-primary-school

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