Dorset Council UK
1:1 Teaching Assistant; Beaminster St Mary's Academy
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Teaching Assistant (EHCP Support)
Are you a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient and passionate about helping children thrive?
At Beaminster St Mary's Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), while also contributing to the wider life of our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all our children.
We Can Offer
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- A supportive and welcoming team of teachers, support staff and senior leaders
- High-quality professional development opportunities
- Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- A caring and inclusive school community
- A beautiful rural setting in the heart of Beaminster
We Are Looking For a Teaching Assistant Who
- Enjoys working one-to-one with children with additional needs, including those with ASD, ADHD or communication and interaction needs
- Is calm, patient, nurturing and understanding
- Has experience of, or an interest in, supporting children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Is flexible, resilient and able to adapt to individual pupil needs
- Has a creative and solution-focused approach
- Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all children
- Shares the school's values and commitment to inclusion
- Can support learning both individually and in small groups
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy is proud to be part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.
Visits to the school would normally be warmly welcomed and encouraged but due to the summer holidays, please email with any questions.
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
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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.
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