Teaching Assistant
Mountjoy School, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2026
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, part time (Can be done as a job share): Working times are as follows; Monday 8.55am to 4.45pm Tuesday to Thursday 8.55am to 3.45pm Friday 8.55am to 3.35pm Due to the needs of the school, we are currently not able to offer different working hours from those advertised. However, we would welcome applications from staff who are interested in part time work, subject to a minimum of 2 days per week for the above hours.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.47
What skills and experience we're looking for
Mountjoy School is seeking to appoint a Classroom Teaching Assistant, to start from September 2026, or earlier.
Actual Salary £18,813 - £19,729 per annum (Grade 6, SCP 6-9) pay award pending.
This job is Term Time Only for 31 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting young people who present with additional needs and has a strong understanding of child learning and development.
Applicants must have achieved a qualification in English/literacy and Mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework, (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 passes).
Certificates will need to be provided to confirm the successful applicant holds these qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 2-19 years who may have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism. Whilst challenging, our work is immensely rewarding and all staff are supported in their professional development.
Working with us gives access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme, free car parking, and most importantly, a chance to make a difference on a daily basis.
Flexible working opportunities
Working times are as follows;
Monday 8.55am to 4.45pm
Tuesday to Thursday 8.55am to 3.45pm
Friday 8.55am to 3.35pm
Due to the needs of the school, we are currently not able to offer different working hours from those advertised. However, we would welcome applications from staff who are interested in part time work, subject to a minimum of 2 days per week for the above hours.
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
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)About Mountjoy School
- School type
- Special schools, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mountjoy School website
- Email address
- v.reed@mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk
Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 2-19 years who may have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism.
Arranging a visit to Mountjoy School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.reed@mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk.
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