Teaching Assistant

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY

13 days remaining to apply

Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
26 September 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: £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly Grade 5 SCP 5-6 £25,583 (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Michael’s Academy for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll be working with Lister Class (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)on Fridays, from 8:45am to 3:30pm (term time only), unpaid lunch break from 12.15pm to 1.30 pm (we have a MDSA vacancy Friday's only 12.15pm to 1.00pm also advertise on MNT) helping to create a caring and supportive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. This is a Fixed Term contract until 22nd July 2026.

We are looking for someone who will:

Embrace, support, and help develop the Christian ethos of our school.

Lead, inspire, and motivate children in line with our vision: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” (Luke 6:13)

Be a team player who collaborates closely with colleagues across the DSAT academy.

Bring a positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning.

Provide a stable, nurturing classroom environment.

Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with strong communication skills.

Have previous school experience (helpful but not essential—training will be provided!)

Why Join Us?

Extensive CPD, coaching, and ongoing support to help you grow professionally.

A wide range of wellness services to support your wellbeing. Visit Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness for more details.

Close collaboration within the DSAT academy network.

Enthusiastic children who love to learn.

Supportive, hardworking staff and leadership.

A welcoming, inclusive school community.

Opportunities to develop your skills and interests, with guidance from experienced leaders.

We Value Diversity:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Interested?

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged!

Call us on 01297 442623 or Email office@stmichaels.dsat.org.uk to arrange a visit or ask questions.

When you’re ready to apply, please complete the application form on My New Term(CVs not accepted).

Safeguarding:

St Michael’s Academy and the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.