Teaching Assistant

St George's Church of England School, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Sept 25
Closing date
20 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 July 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) Dorset Grade 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 (DOE) FTE

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant
St Georges CofE Primary School

Salary: Grade: Dorset Grade 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183(DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £17,011- £17,280 (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Part-time, Monday – Friday, 8.40am – 3.15pm

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 19th July 2025
Interview Date: Friday 25th July 2025
Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

Job summary;

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team.

This role requires a committed and adaptable individual who can work with both groups and individual pupils to support their learning. You will be working closely with children who have additional educational needs, either within the classroom, in small groups, or on a 1:1 basis. Strong teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and take initiative. The successful candidate will also need excellent communication skills and will work closely with teaching staff to provide high-quality support.

Key duties include:

Supporting learning across the curriculum
Working with pupils with additional needs
Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour
Assisting with classroom organisation and resources
Providing care and encouragement to help every child thrive

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Why choose us?

We have 120 children on roll, taught in four classes by experienced hardworking teachers and teaching assistants. We pride ourselves on the warm, friendly, safe and happy atmosphere throughout the school and the importance we place on developing the skills and talents of all our children.

At St George’s School every child is enabled to do their best in a supportive, loving and Christian environment. We believe that Primary School should be a very special and memorable time, a time to grow, participate and succeed in all areas of school life.

Our aim is to encourage children to flourish in a supportive atmosphere where developing confidence, respect, independence and resourcefulness is as important as achieving our high academic standards. Our children are the stars and they SHINE!

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.

Pickwick Academy Trust’s vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers.

We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.

If you're eager to contribute and collaborate with driven, compassionate, and committed individuals, we encourage you to apply. Our mission is to attract and retain top-tier professionals who are unwavering in their pursuit of our shared vision.

We offer an excellent staff benefits package, employees have access to a dedicated wellbeing hub, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a wide range of health and lifestyle perks. We support flexible working arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your ongoing career and professional development through training opportunities, learning resources, and clear progression pathways.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we value diversity in all its forms as a driver of innovation, creativity, and a more inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of our wider community. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our vibrant team.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. This includes providing reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities, neurodivergence, or specific needs, enabling them to perform their roles effectively. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team at Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk who will happily assist.

Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those related to ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage and may be used during the interview process. If your previous employment includes work with children, one referee must be from that role—regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

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.