Teaching Assistant

Trent Young's CofE Primary School, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790.00 - £27,711.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary will be dependent on the level of additional responsibility undertaken

Teaching Assistant job summary

Following members of our Teaching Assistant staff retiring or leaving to start teacher training , Trent Young’s School are looking to appoint three inspirational and enthusiastic teaching assistants with additional responsibilities to join our friendly and talented team to work across the school. Our school is achieving some amazing things and we are looking for people who can motivate and support children to achieve highly, and who will want to become an important part of our close-knit team.

The roles available are

1. 1. Teaching assistant, lunchtime supervisor + wraparound care assistant 12:00 – 17:30 Monday - Friday

2. 2. Teaching assistant 08:30 – 12:00 Monday - Friday

3. Teaching assistant and wraparound care supervisor 13:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday

Roles 2 and 3 could be combined to create one full-time post.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Real energy and enthusiasm for learning;
• High expectations for all pupils;
• A commitment to work closely with colleagues to share and develop skills and expertise;
• A commitment both to the professional teaching team of the school and to the wider school community;
• A commitment to supporting and upholding our school’s Christian values.

In addition the wraparound care supervisor will need to be highly organised and proactive.

We can offer:

• Exceptionally caring, polite and well-behaved children with a love of learning;
• A very talented, supportive and approachable team of colleagues;
• A shared determination to inspire children to learn;
• A leadership team ready to support you fully in developing your classroom practice;
• A dedicated and approachable governing body who share the school’s vision.

Please refer to the relevant job descriptions for the role you are applying for. We will use the person specification for the post to shortlist applications. When applying, please address each of the criteria to ensure we can invite you to interview. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form, stating clearly which role / roles you are applying for. CVs will not be accepted.

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.

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.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Trent Young's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trent Young's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trent-young-s-cofe-primary-school

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